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Tenbrook Family History

Tenbrook 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: Benbrook, Seabrook, Timbrook, Holbrook, Brook, Westbrook, Ten Brink

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Where is the Tenbrook family from?

You can see how Tenbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Tenbrook families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tenbrook's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tenbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenbrook 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 Tenbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenbrook. 50% of Tenbrook men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tenbrook women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenbrook were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tenbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenbrook 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Tenbrook. 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 399 military records available for the last name Tenbrook. For the veterans among your Tenbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenbrook lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tenbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tenbrook in 1961 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenbrook 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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