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Tenfert Family History

Tenfert 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: Benkert, Leffert, Telfer, Teinert, Lennert, Rennert, Tenner, Renfer

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Where is the Tenfert family from?

You can see how Tenfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenfert family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tenfert family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenfert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tenfert families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Tenfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenfert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tenfert. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tenfert. For the veterans among your Tenfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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