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Tennet Family History

Tennet Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Tennant with dissimilatory loss of -n-.

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


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Where is the Tennet family from?

You can see how Tennet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tennet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Tennet families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tennet's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tennet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennet 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 Tennet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tennet. 43% of Tennet men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Tennet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tennet were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Assisting On Farm
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tennet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennet 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Tennet. 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 209 military records available for the last name Tennet. For the veterans among your Tennet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Tennet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tennet in 1972 was 79, and 22 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennet 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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