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Tension Family History

Tension 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: Benson, Benston, Stenson, Tessin, Teston, Ensign, Teson, Henson

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Where is the Tension family from?

You can see how Tension families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tension family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tension families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tension families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tension's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tension families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tension. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tension 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tension. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tension. For the veterans among your Tension ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tension lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Tension life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tension in 1968 was 74, and 78 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tension 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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