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Teneza Family History

Teneza 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: Tencza, Venezia, Menza, Benza, Tenuta, Tejeda, Tena, Taneja, Penza

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Where is the Teneza family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teneza 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 Teneza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinest and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teneza. 34% of Teneza men worked as a Machinest and 60% of Teneza women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teneza were New Worker and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machinest
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Teneza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Teneza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teneza 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Teneza. 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 84 military records available for the last name Teneza. For the veterans among your Teneza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teneza lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Teneza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Teneza in 1972 was 68, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teneza 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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