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Tennell Family History

Tennell Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Dähnel from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with dan- (also contained in the ethnic name Dane);

alternatively Dannehl is a short form of Daniel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tennell family from?

You can see how Tennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tennell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Tennell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tennell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tennell families in 1891.
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What did your Tennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tennell. 85% of Tennell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennell 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Tennell. 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 447 military records available for the last name Tennell. For the veterans among your Tennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tennell in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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