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Tendilla Family History

Tendilla 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: Mendiola, Mendillo, Sevilla, Tendler, Kendall, Tindall, Padilla

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Where is the Tendilla family from?

You can see how Tendilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tendilla family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tendilla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tendilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tendilla 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 53 census records available for the last name Tendilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendilla 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tendilla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tendilla. For the veterans among your Tendilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendilla lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Tendilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tendilla in 1981 was 72, and 95 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tendilla 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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