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Tengren Family History

Tengren 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: Engen, Tengan, Teigen, Tangen, Tenore, Helgren, Tingen, Edgren

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Where is the Tengren family from?

You can see how Tengren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tengren families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tengren's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Tengren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengren 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 77 census records available for the last name Tengren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengren 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Tengren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tengren. For the veterans among your Tengren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Tengren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tengren in 1974 was 79, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tengren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tengren 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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