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Tenebaum Family History

Tenebaum 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: Tenenbaum, Tanenbaum, Tennenbaum, Ronnebaum, Kienbaum, Teitelbaum

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Where is the Tenebaum family from?

You can see how Tenebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenebaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tenebaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tenebaum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenebaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tenebaum families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Tenebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenebaum 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Tenebaum. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tenebaum. For the veterans among your Tenebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenebaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tenebaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tenebaum in 1963 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenebaum 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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