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Tenczar Family History

Tenczar 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: Tencza, Tenzer, Pelczar, Tanzer, Tendler, Menza, Loncar, Mentzer

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Where is the Tenczar family from?

You can see how Tenczar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenczar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tenczar families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tenczar's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tenczar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenczar 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 Tenczar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenczar. 31% of Tenczar men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Tenczar women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenczar were Weaver and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Weaver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    43%
  • Sticker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Tenczar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Tenczar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenczar 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Tenczar. 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 215 military records available for the last name Tenczar. For the veterans among your Tenczar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenczar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tenczar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tenczar in 1945 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenczar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenczar 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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