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Tenero Family History

Tenero 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: Tener, Severo, Tesoro, Terrero, Teinert, Melero, Lonero, Tenore, Teer

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Where is the Tenero family from?

You can see how Tenero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenero family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tenero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Tenero family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenero's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tenero families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenero 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 Tenero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tenero. 100% of Tenero women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tenero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Tenero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenero 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tenero. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tenero. For the veterans among your Tenero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenero lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tenero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tenero in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenero 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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