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Ternosky Family History

Ternosky 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: Bernosky, Trosky, Barnosky, Tarnowski, Chernesky, Twersky, Turnock

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Where is the Ternosky family from?

You can see how Ternosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ternosky families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ternosky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ternosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ternosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ternosky. 100% of Ternosky men worked as a Printer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    100%

What Ternosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Ternosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternosky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ternosky. 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 80 military records available for the last name Ternosky. For the veterans among your Ternosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternosky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ternosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ternosky in 1972 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ternosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternosky 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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