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Tenckhoff Family History

Tenckhoff 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: Eckhoff, Eickhoff, Benchoff, Kerkhoff, Tegethoff, Rieckhoff, Benshoff

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Where is the Tenckhoff family from?

You can see how Tenckhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenckhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tenckhoff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenckhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tenckhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenckhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Tenckhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenckhoff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tenckhoff. 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 57 military records available for the last name Tenckhoff. For the veterans among your Tenckhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenckhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Tenckhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tenckhoff in 1965 was 65, and 61 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenckhoff 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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