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Tenglin Family History

Tenglin 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: Tenaglia, Tevlin, Tengan, Troglin, Heglin, Templin, Anglin, Eglin

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Where is the Tenglin family from?

You can see how Tenglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenglin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tenglin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenglin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tenglin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tenglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Tenglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenglin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tenglin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tenglin. For the veterans among your Tenglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenglin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Tenglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tenglin in 1974 was 87, and 91 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenglin 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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