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Tenborg Family History

Tenborg 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: Enberg, Torborg, Stenberg, Tenore, Renberg, Tanberg, Wenberg, Teng

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Where is the Tenborg family from?

You can see how Tenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tenborg families living in Nebraska. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tenborg's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tenborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenborg 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 Tenborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tenborg. 43% of Tenborg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Tenborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Tenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenborg 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tenborg. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tenborg. For the veterans among your Tenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenborg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tenborg in 1966 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenborg 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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