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Tenvold Family History

Tenvold 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: Tenold, Penfold, Menold, Wenhold, Fevold, Mangold, Arnold, Reynold

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Where is the Tenvold family from?

You can see how Tenvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenvold family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tenvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenvold 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 16 census records available for the last name Tenvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenvold 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tenvold. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tenvold. For the veterans among your Tenvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenvold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Tenvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tenvold in 1966 was 80, and 95 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenvold 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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