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Tenamore Family History

Tenamore 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: Finamore, Tenore, Senatore, Fenimore, Detamore, Densmore, Wetmore

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Where is the Tenamore family from?

You can see how Tenamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenamore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tenamore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tenamore families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenamore's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Tenamore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenamore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tenamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Tenamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenamore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tenamore. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tenamore. For the veterans among your Tenamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenamore lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Tenamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tenamore in 1969 was 51, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenamore 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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