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Tenety Family History

Tenety 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: Tenley, Tenuta, Teaney, Benet, Fenerty, Genet, Tener, Tenney, Toney

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Where is the Tenety family from?

You can see how Tenety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenety family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenety families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tenety families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenety's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tenety families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenety surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tenety ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tenety. 50% of Tenety men worked as a Fireman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Auto Mechanic
    50%

What Tenety family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Tenety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenety 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tenety. 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 54 military records available for the last name Tenety. For the veterans among your Tenety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenety lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tenety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tenety in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenety 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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