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Tennier Family History

Tennier 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: Tenner, Tennies, Jenner, Tanner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Tendler

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Where is the Tennier family from?

You can see how Tennier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tennier family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tennier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tennier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennier 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 Tennier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tennier. 100% of Tennier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tennier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tennier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Tennier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennier 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tennier. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tennier. For the veterans among your Tennier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tennier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tennier in 1973 was 71, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tennier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennier 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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