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Ternow Family History

Ternow 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: Tornow, Tesnow, Tarnow, Fernow, Trow, Torno, Vernon, Vernor, Tierno

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Where is the Ternow family from?

You can see how Ternow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ternow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ternow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ternow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternow 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 59 census records available for the last name Ternow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ternow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ternow. For the veterans among your Ternow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Ternow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ternow in 1974 was 70, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternow 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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