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Terney Family History

Terney Surname Meaning

from Ó Tíghearnaigh see Tierney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Terney family from?

You can see how Terney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Terney families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Terney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Terney families in 1911.
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What did your Terney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terney. 25% of Terney men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Terney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terney were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Secretary
    28%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Terney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terney 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Terney. 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 484 military records available for the last name Terney. For the veterans among your Terney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Terney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Terney in 1957 was 52, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terney 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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