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Ternlund Family History

Ternlund 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: Berglund, Stenlund, Berland, Penland, Teigland, Gronlund, Ferland

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Where is the Ternlund family from?

You can see how Ternlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ternlund families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternlund's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ternlund families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ternlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternlund 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ternlund. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ternlund. For the veterans among your Ternlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternlund lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Ternlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ternlund in 1972 was 92, and 91 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternlund 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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