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Terson Family History

Terson 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: Person, Merson, Teson, Herson, Tesson, Berson, Torson, Gerson, Ferson

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Where is the Terson family from?

You can see how Terson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Terson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Terson families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Terson's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Terson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terson. 100% of Terson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Terson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terson 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Terson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terson. For the veterans among your Terson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Terson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Terson in 1980 was 102, and 28 in 1997.

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