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Tenwinkel Family History

Tenwinkel 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: Winkel, Rosenwinkel, Heinkel, Fenwick, Kenkel, Garfinkel, Wenninger

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Where is the Tenwinkel family from?

You can see how Tenwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenwinkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tenwinkel families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tenwinkel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tenwinkel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Tenwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenwinkel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tenwinkel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tenwinkel. For the veterans among your Tenwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenwinkel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tenwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tenwinkel in 1966 was 65, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenwinkel 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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