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Ternan Family History

Ternan Name 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: Tiernan, Hernan, Teran, Kernan, Terman, German, Verran, Berman

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Where is the Ternan family from?

You can see how Ternan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ternan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Ternan families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ternan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ternan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ternan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ternan. 100% of Ternan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ternan women worked as an Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ternan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternan 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Ternan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 359 military records available for the last name Ternan. For the veterans among your Ternan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ternan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ternan in 1966 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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