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Tenaglia Family History

Tenaglia Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from tenaglia ‘pincers pliers’ (from Occitan tenalba French tenaille from Latin tenaclum ‘tie’)

probably used to denote a blacksmith or perhaps an incisive person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tenaglia family from?

You can see how Tenaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenaglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tenaglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Tenaglia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tenaglia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tenaglia families in 1920.
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What did your Tenaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenaglia. 28% of Tenaglia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tenaglia women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenaglia were Cement Contractor and Betuers.

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Cement Contractor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Betuers
    50%

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Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Tenaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenaglia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tenaglia. 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 528 military records available for the last name Tenaglia. For the veterans among your Tenaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenaglia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tenaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tenaglia in 1958 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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