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Tenczer Family History

Tenczer 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: Tenzer, Tanzer, Tendler, Mentzer, Tincher, Mencer, Mencher, Genzer

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Where is the Tenczer family from?

You can see how Tenczer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenczer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenczer family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenczer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Tenczer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenczer 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 21 census records available for the last name Tenczer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenczer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tenczer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tenczer. For the veterans among your Tenczer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenczer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tenczer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tenczer in 1966 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenczer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenczer 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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