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Tentzer Family History

Tentzer 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: Mentzer, Tenzer, Tanzer, Tester, Tendler, Fetzer, Setzer, Meltzer

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Where is the Tentzer family from?

You can see how Tentzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tentzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tentzer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tentzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tentzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tentzer 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 99 census records available for the last name Tentzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentzer 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Tentzer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tentzer. For the veterans among your Tentzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentzer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Tentzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tentzer in 1975 was 75, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tentzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tentzer 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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