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Ternstrom Family History

Ternstrom 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: Fernstrom, Renstrom, Wenstrom, Thunstrom, Bergstrom, Stenstrom

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Where is the Ternstrom family from?

You can see how Ternstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ternstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ternstrom families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternstrom's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ternstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Ternstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternstrom 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Ternstrom. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ternstrom. For the veterans among your Ternstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ternstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ternstrom in 1966 was 64, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternstrom 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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