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Tendlay Family History

Tendlay 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: Tendler, Tenley, Pendley, Hendley, Fendley, Findlay, Henley, Lindley

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Where is the Tendlay family from?

You can see how Tendlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendlay family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Tendlay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tendlay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tendlay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tendlay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tendlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendlay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tendlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tendlay. For the veterans among your Tendlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tendlay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tendlay

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