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Tenea Family History

Tenea 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: Tena, Enea, Tener, Teng, Penna, Tone, Senna, Bene, Tenn, Testa

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Where is the Tenea family from?

You can see how Tenea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenea family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tenea family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenea's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tenea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenea 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 17 census records available for the last name Tenea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenea 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tenea. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tenea. For the veterans among your Tenea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Tenea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tenea in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenea 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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