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Tendall Family History

Tendall Surname Meaning

see Tindall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tendall family from?

You can see how Tendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tendall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Tendall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tendall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tendall families in 1891.
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What did your Tendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tendall. 100% of Tendall men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Tendall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • House Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

What Tendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendall 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Tendall. 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 198 military records available for the last name Tendall. For the veterans among your Tendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tendall in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tendall 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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