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Tendes Family History

Tendes 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: Mendes, Terres, Tendler, Wendel, Pender, Tande, Bender, Tenley, Mende

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Where is the Tendes family from?

You can see how Tendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendes family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Tendes families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tendes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tendes families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tendes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Tendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tendes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tendes. For the veterans among your Tendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendes lifespan?

Average Tendes life expectancy in 1973 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tendes 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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