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Tenes Family History

Tenes 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: Benes, Denes, Enes, Ternes, Tener, Tewes, Tines, Teves, Tynes, Henes

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Where is the Tenes family from?

You can see how Tenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Tenes families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tenes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenes 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 Tenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenes. 54% of Tenes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tenes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenes were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Tenes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Tenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenes 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Tenes. 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 54 military records available for the last name Tenes. For the veterans among your Tenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tenes in 1970 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenes 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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