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Tendeland Family History

Tendeland 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: Handeland, Wendland, Wendtland, Sunderland, Penland, Teigland, Deland

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Where is the Tendeland family from?

You can see how Tendeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendeland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tendeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tendeland families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tendeland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tendeland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tendeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tendeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Tendeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendeland 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tendeland. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tendeland. For the veterans among your Tendeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendeland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tendeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tendeland in 1967 was 58, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tendeland 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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