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Tenhope Family History

Tenhope 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: Tenore, Stanhope, Hope, Denholm, Tschopp, Penrose, Thore, Thobe

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Where is the Tenhope family from?

You can see how Tenhope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhope family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tenhope families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Tenhope families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenhope's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tenhope families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenhope 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 47 census records available for the last name Tenhope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhope 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tenhope. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tenhope. For the veterans among your Tenhope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhope lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Tenhope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tenhope in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhope 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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