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Tennile Family History

Tennile 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: Gentile, Lennie, Tennell, Tennis, Bennie, Tennies, Yennie, Dennie

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Where is the Tennile family from?

You can see how Tennile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tennile family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tennile's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Tennile families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Tennile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennile 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tennile. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tennile. For the veterans among your Tennile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennile lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Tennile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tennile in 1974 was 92, and 59 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennile 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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