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Tendoy Family History

Tendoy 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: Endo, Hendy, Tenley, Hendry, Hendon, Bendy, Bendon, Tandy, Rendon

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tendoy 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 955 census records available for the last name Tendoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendoy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tendoy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tendoy. For the veterans among your Tendoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendoy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tendoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tendoy in 1974 was 72, and 45 in 2003.

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