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Terva Family History

Terva 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: Terra, Tervo, Terry, Serra, Perla, Cerda, Bera, Sera, Testa, Berka

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Where is the Terva family from?

You can see how Terva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terva family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Terva's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Terva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Terva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Terva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terva 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Terva. 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 6 military records available for the last name Terva. For the veterans among your Terva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Terva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Terva in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terva 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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