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Terno Family History

Terno 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: Torno, Tierno, Tervo, Perno, Terzo, Verno, Erno, Terry, Zeno, Turco

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Where is the Terno family from?

You can see how Terno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terno family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Terno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terno families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terno's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terno 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 168 census records available for the last name Terno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terno 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Terno. 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 28 military records available for the last name Terno. For the veterans among your Terno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terno lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Terno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Terno in 1976 was 89, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terno 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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