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Tenhens Family History

Tenhens 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: Stephens, Tennent, Tennant, Terres, Centeno, Dennen, Tenn, Torrens

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Where is the Tenhens family from?

You can see how Tenhens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tenhens families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenhens's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Tenhens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tenhens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tenhens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tenhens. For the veterans among your Tenhens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenhens

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