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Tenhaken Family History

Tenhaken 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: Ten Haken, Ten Hagen, Sternhagen, Verhalen, Tengan, Thalken, Teahan

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Where is the Tenhaken family from?

You can see how Tenhaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhaken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenhaken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Tenhaken families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Tenhaken's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tenhaken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenhaken 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 Tenhaken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Tenhaken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Tenhaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhaken 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tenhaken. 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 46 military records available for the last name Tenhaken. For the veterans among your Tenhaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhaken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tenhaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tenhaken in 1969 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhaken 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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