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Ternasky Family History

Ternasky 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: Bernosky, Chernesky, Trosky, Bernardy, Twersky, Trzaska, Trask

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Where is the Ternasky family from?

You can see how Ternasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ternasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ternasky family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ternasky's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ternasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ternasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ternasky. 100% of Ternasky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Ternasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternasky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ternasky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Ternasky. For the veterans among your Ternasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternasky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ternasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ternasky in 1958 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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