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Teneyck Family History

Teneyck 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: Ten Eyck, Tendick, Fenwick, Senick, Tenley, Terek, Reeck, Lebeck

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Where is the Teneyck family from?

You can see how Teneyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teneyck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teneyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 66 Teneyck families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Teneyck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teneyck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teneyck 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 Teneyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teneyck. 16% of Teneyck men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Teneyck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teneyck were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Teneyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Teneyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teneyck 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Teneyck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teneyck. For the veterans among your Teneyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teneyck lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Teneyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Teneyck in 1948 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teneyck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teneyck 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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