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Tenanty Family History

Tenanty 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: Tennant, Teaney, Benanti, Tenney, Jeanty, Tenny, Penny, Delaney

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Where is the Tenanty family from?

You can see how Tenanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenanty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tenanty families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tenanty's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tenanty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenanty 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 180 census records available for the last name Tenanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenanty 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tenanty. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tenanty. For the veterans among your Tenanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenanty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tenanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tenanty in 1969 was 59, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenanty 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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