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Tenhave Family History

Tenhave 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: Tomhave, Leneave, Nave, Tanabe, Tennant, Deneve, Tekulve, Denham

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Where is the Tenhave family from?

You can see how Tenhave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhave family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenhave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tenhave families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenhave's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tenhave families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Tenhave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhave 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tenhave. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tenhave. For the veterans among your Tenhave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhave lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tenhave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tenhave in 1966 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhave 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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