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Tengesdal Family History

Tengesdal 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: Teesdale, Engel, Senecal, Mengel, Hengel, Engelsman, Menges

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Where is the Tengesdal family from?

You can see how Tengesdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengesdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tengesdal families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Tengesdal family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tengesdal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tengesdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengesdal 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 Tengesdal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tengesdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Tengesdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengesdal 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Tengesdal. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tengesdal. For the veterans among your Tengesdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengesdal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tengesdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tengesdal in 1969 was 53, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tengesdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tengesdal 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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