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Tenfelder Family History

Tenfelder 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: Tendler, Kleinfelder, Keffeler, Denfeld, Felder, Tegeler, Tengler

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Where is the Tenfelder family from?

You can see how Tenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tenfelder families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenfelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tenfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenfelder 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 Tenfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Tenfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenfelder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tenfelder. 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 Tenfelder. For the veterans among your Tenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenfelder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tenfelder in 1965 was 56, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenfelder 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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