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Tenwick Family History

Tenwick Surname Meaning

see Tannock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tenwick family from?

You can see how Tenwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tenwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Tenwick families living in Durham. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tenwick's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tenwick families in 1891.
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What did your Tenwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tenwick. 100% of Tenwick men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Tenwick 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tenwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tenwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenwick 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Tenwick. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tenwick. For the veterans among your Tenwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenwick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tenwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tenwick in 1967 was 80, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenwick 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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