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Tehensky Family History

Tehensky 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: Selensky, Belinsky, Twersky, Wilensky, Selinsky, Turetsky, Selesky

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Where is the Tehensky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tehensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tehensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tehensky. 100% of Tehensky men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tehensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tehensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tehensky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tehensky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tehensky. For the veterans among your Tehensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tehensky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Tehensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tehensky in 1965 was 57, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tehensky 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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