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Tenhaeff Family History

Tenhaeff 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: Teaff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Tennant, Tendler, Neff, Steinhoff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Tenhaeff family from?

You can see how Tenhaeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhaeff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenhaeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tenhaeff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenhaeff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tenhaeff families in 1880.
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What did your Tenhaeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tenhaeff. 100% of Tenhaeff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Tenhaeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhaeff 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Tenhaeff. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tenhaeff. For the veterans among your Tenhaeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhaeff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tenhaeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tenhaeff in 1962 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhaeff 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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