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Terman Family History

Terman Surname Meaning

Probably also an altered form of German Dermann (see Derman) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Derman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terman family from?

You can see how Terman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Terman families living in British Columbia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Terman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Terman families in 1911.
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What did your Terman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terman. 100% of Terman men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terman 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Terman. 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 625 military records available for the last name Terman. For the veterans among your Terman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Terman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terman in 1953 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terman 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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