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Tencer Family History

Tencer 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: Mencer, Tenner, Tener, Tenzer, Jenner, Tanner, Tanzer, Bence, Venner

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Where is the Tencer family from?

You can see how Tencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tencer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tencer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tencer families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tencer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tencer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tencer 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 Tencer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tencer. 100% of Tencer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tencer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Tencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tencer 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Tencer. 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 105 military records available for the last name Tencer. For the veterans among your Tencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tencer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tencer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tencer in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tencer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tencer 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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