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Tenhoff Family History

Tenhoff 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: Lenhoff, Benhoff, Steinhoff, Neuhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Benshoff

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Where is the Tenhoff family from?

You can see how Tenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Tenhoff families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tenhoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenhoff 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 Tenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenhoff. 100% of Tenhoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tenhoff women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Tenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhoff 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Tenhoff. 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 135 military records available for the last name Tenhoff. For the veterans among your Tenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Tenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tenhoff in 1960 was 38, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhoff 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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