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Ternig Family History

Ternig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wernig, Teng, Herzig, Teig, Fertig, Terris, Terzi, Tennis, Derrig

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Where is the Ternig family from?

You can see how Ternig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ternig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ternig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ternig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Ternig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Ternig. For the veterans among your Ternig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ternig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ternig in 1973 was 49, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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