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Tenie Family History

Tenie 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: Teng, Bence, Senne, Tone, Erie, Mente, Venier, Bene, Tenn, Tande

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Where is the Tenie family from?

You can see how Tenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenie families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Tenie families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenie's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Tenie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenie 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 185 census records available for the last name Tenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenie 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tenie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tenie. For the veterans among your Tenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenie lifespan?

Average Tenie life expectancy in 1983 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenie 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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