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Tenkin Family History

Tenkin 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: Henkin, Jenkin, Temkin, Tonkin, Hankin, Tenn, Elkin, Belkin, Tessin

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Where is the Tenkin family from?

You can see how Tenkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tenkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tenkin families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenkin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tenkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenkin 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 161 census records available for the last name Tenkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenkin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Tenkin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tenkin. For the veterans among your Tenkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenkin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Tenkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tenkin in 1979 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenkin 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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