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Tenden Family History

Tenden 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: Menden, Heiden, Eden, Linden, Dennen, Tendler, Hedden, Tenn, Wendel

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Where is the Tenden family from?

You can see how Tenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tenden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tenden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Tenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenden 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Tenden. 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 657 military records available for the last name Tenden. For the veterans among your Tenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenden lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Tenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tenden in 1984 was 68, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenden 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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