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Teneson Family History

Teneson 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: Tenneson, Tenison, Benson, Stenson, Beeson, Arneson, Denison

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Where is the Teneson family from?

You can see how Teneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teneson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Teneson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teneson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Teneson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Teneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teneson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Teneson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Teneson. For the veterans among your Teneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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