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Tendle Family History

Tendle 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: Tendler, Kendle, Bendle, Wendle, Tindle, Temple, Beadle, Trundle

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Where is the Tendle family from?

You can see how Tendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tendle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tendle families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Tendle's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tendle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tendle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tendle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tendle. 100% of Tendle 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tendle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Tendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendle 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tendle. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tendle. For the veterans among your Tendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendle lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Tendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tendle in 1977 was 43, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tendle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tendle 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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