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Tengood Family History

Tengood 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: Henwood, Tenold, Bedgood, De Good, Toogood, Teng, Mangold, Penfold

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Where is the Tengood family from?

You can see how Tengood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengood family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tengood family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tengood's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Tengood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Tengood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengood 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tengood. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tengood. For the veterans among your Tengood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengood lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Tengood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tengood in 1992 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tengood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tengood 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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