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Teneous Family History

Teneous 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: Tannous, Tanous, Enos, Meneses, Benes, Xenos, Tennis, Negus, Venus

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Where is the Teneous family from?

You can see how Teneous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teneous family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Teneous family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Teneous's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Teneous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teneous 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 10 census records available for the last name Teneous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teneous 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Teneous. 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 2 military records available for the last name Teneous. For the veterans among your Teneous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teneous lifespan?

Average Teneous life expectancy in 1985 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teneous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teneous 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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