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Terven Family History

Terven 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: Berven, Serven, Erven, Leven, Terres, Steven, Toren, Herren, Bergen

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Where is the Terven family from?

You can see how Terven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Terven families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Terven's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terven. 60% of Terven 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Terven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terven 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Terven. 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 46 military records available for the last name Terven. For the veterans among your Terven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Terven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terven in 1963 was 63, and 83 in 2001.

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