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Tenery Family History

Tenery 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, Henery, Henry, Terry, Seery, Tenley, Beery, Hendry, Emery

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Where is the Tenery family from?

You can see how Tenery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tenery families living in Shropshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tenery's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Tenery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenery 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 Tenery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenery. 70% of Tenery men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tenery women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Policeman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tenery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Tenery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenery 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tenery. 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 99 military records available for the last name Tenery. For the veterans among your Tenery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenery lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tenery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tenery in 1960 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenery 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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