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Tergin Family History

Tergin 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: Bergin, Wergin, Vergin, Berlin, Turpin, Merlin, Tarin, Sergio, Bergen

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Where is the Tergin family from?

You can see how Tergin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tergin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tergin family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tergin's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Tergin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tergin 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 46 census records available for the last name Tergin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tergin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tergin. For the veterans among your Tergin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergin lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Tergin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tergin in 1997 was 83, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tergin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tergin 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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