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Tenbrink Family History

Tenbrink 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: Ten Brink, Steinbrink, Brink, Geurink, Kendrick, Benbrook, Hebrank

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Where is the Tenbrink family from?

You can see how Tenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenbrink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Tenbrink families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Tenbrink's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tenbrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenbrink 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 Tenbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenbrink. 34% of Tenbrink men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tenbrink women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenbrink were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Tenbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenbrink 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Tenbrink. 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 280 military records available for the last name Tenbrink. For the veterans among your Tenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenbrink lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tenbrink in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenbrink 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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