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Tennen Family History

Tennen 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: Dennen, Tannen, Tenner, Mennen, Tenney, Hennen, Ennen, Tennent

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Where is the Tennen family from?

You can see how Tennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tennen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tennen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tennen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tennen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tennen. 50% of Tennen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tennen women worked as a Clerical Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tennen were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Tennen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennen 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tennen. 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 129 military records available for the last name Tennen. For the veterans among your Tennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tennen in 1962 was 63, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tennen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennen 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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