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Tjentland Family History

Tjentland 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: Pentland, Wentland, Penland, Teigland, Sweetland, England, Stensland

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Where is the Tjentland family from?

You can see how Tjentland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjentland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tjentland families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjentland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tjentland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjentland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tjentland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Tjentland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjentland 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tjentland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tjentland. For the veterans among your Tjentland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjentland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Tjentland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tjentland in 1966 was 29, and 93 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjentland 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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