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Tengen Family History

Tengen 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: Engen, Tengan, Teigen, Tangen, Tingen, Tegen, Hengen, Engel, Teng

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Where is the Tengen family from?

You can see how Tengen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tengen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tengen families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tengen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tengen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengen 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 232 census records available for the last name Tengen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tengen. 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 Tengen. For the veterans among your Tengen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tengen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tengen in 1962 was 67, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tengen 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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