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Tentler Family History

Tentler 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: Tendler, Teitler, Tengler, Bentler, Dentler, Entler, Tester, Bentley

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Where is the Tentler family from?

You can see how Tentler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tentler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tentler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tentler families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tentler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tentler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tentler 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 Tentler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tentler. 50% of Tentler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Dressmaking Machinist
    50%

What Tentler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Tentler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentler 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Tentler. 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 153 military records available for the last name Tentler. For the veterans among your Tentler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tentler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tentler in 1965 was 83, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tentler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tentler 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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