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Ternus Name Meaning

German: variant of Ternes . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Berns, Ternes, Terres, Tennis, Tenner, Thrun, Brous, Markus, Erno

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Where is the Ternus family from?

You can see how Ternus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ternus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ternus families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ternus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ternus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ternus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ternus. 72% of Ternus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ternus women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Ternus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Ternus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternus 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ternus. 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 87 military records available for the last name Ternus. For the veterans among your Ternus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ternus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ternus in 1963 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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