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Tiencken Family History

Tiencken 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: Tienken, Tieken, Riecken, Picken, Kinchen, Ricken, Tincher, Wiencek

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Where is the Tiencken family from?

You can see how Tiencken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiencken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiencken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tiencken families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tiencken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tiencken families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Tiencken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiencken 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Tiencken. 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 98 military records available for the last name Tiencken. For the veterans among your Tiencken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiencken lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Tiencken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tiencken in 1944 was 27, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tiencken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiencken 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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