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Tenasse Family History

Tenasse 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: Manasse, Menashe, Benassi, Tease, Masse, Tasso, Tanabe, Jesse, Nasso

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Where is the Tenasse family from?

You can see how Tenasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenasse family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Tenasse families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenasse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tenasse families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenasse 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 17 census records available for the last name Tenasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenasse 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 Tenasse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tenasse. For the veterans among your Tenasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenasse lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Tenasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tenasse in 1990 was 62, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenasse 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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