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Tenenbaum Family History

Tenenbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Tannenbaum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tenenbaum family from?

You can see how Tenenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenenbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tenenbaum families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Tenenbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tenenbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Tenenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tenenbaum. 75% of Tenenbaum 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
    75%
  • Waitress (cafe)
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tenenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenenbaum 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tenenbaum. 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 645 military records available for the last name Tenenbaum. For the veterans among your Tenenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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