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Tiensch Family History

Tiensch 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: Trench, Rensch, Tesch, Mensch, Liesch, Liebsch, Tench, Giersch, Tisch

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Where is the Tiensch family from?

You can see how Tiensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiensch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tiensch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tiensch family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiensch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tiensch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiensch 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 62 census records available for the last name Tiensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiensch 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tiensch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tiensch. For the veterans among your Tiensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiensch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tiensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tiensch in 1962 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiensch 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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