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Tenjost Family History

Tenjost 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: Tennant, Trost, Enos, Penrose, Troost, Knost, Hengst, Test, Xenos

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Where is the Tenjost family from?

You can see how Tenjost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenjost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenjost family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenjost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tenjost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenjost 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 21 census records available for the last name Tenjost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenjost 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tenjost. 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 Tenjost. For the veterans among your Tenjost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenjost lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Tenjost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tenjost in 1966 was 71, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenjost 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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