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Tenbroeck Family History

Tenbroeck Surname 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: Ten Broeck, Benbrook, De Brock, Leibrock, Brock, Buntrock, Brobeck

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Where is the Tenbroeck family from?

You can see how Tenbroeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenbroeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenbroeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Tenbroeck families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Tenbroeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tenbroeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenbroeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tenbroeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenbroeck. 34% of Tenbroeck men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Tenbroeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenbroeck were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Broker
    23%
  • Repair Man
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Tenbroeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tenbroeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenbroeck 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Tenbroeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 401 military records available for the last name Tenbroeck. For the veterans among your Tenbroeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenbroeck lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tenbroeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tenbroeck in 1955 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenbroeck 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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