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Tennat Family History

Tennat Surname Meaning

see Tennet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Tennat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tennat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Tennat families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tennat's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Tennat families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Tennat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennat 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tennat. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tennat. For the veterans among your Tennat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennat lifespan?

Average Tennat life expectancy in 1977 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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