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Tentis Family History

Tentis 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: Tennis, Gentis, Dennis, Benis, Pettis, Kennis, Terris, Enis, Teti

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Where is the Tentis family from?

You can see how Tentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tentis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tentis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tentis families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tentis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tentis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tentis 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 Tentis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tentis. 70% of Tentis men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

What Tentis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Tentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentis 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Tentis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tentis. For the veterans among your Tentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tentis in 1965 was 49, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tentis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tentis 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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