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Tenford Family History

Tenford 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: Telford, Teaford, Tedford, Benford, Dunford, Winford, Penfold

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Where is the Tenford family from?

You can see how Tenford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenford family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenford's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tenford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenford 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 140 census records available for the last name Tenford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenford 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tenford. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tenford. For the veterans among your Tenford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Tenford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tenford in 1972 was 78, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenford 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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