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Tensfeld Family History

Tensfeld 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: Binsfeld, Weisfeld, Theesfeld, Denfeld, Mansfield, Stansfield

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Where is the Tensfeld family from?

You can see how Tensfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tensfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tensfeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tensfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tensfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tensfeld 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 50 census records available for the last name Tensfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tensfeld 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Tensfeld. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tensfeld. For the veterans among your Tensfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tensfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Tensfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tensfeld in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tensfeld 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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