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Tenho Family History

Tenho 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: Zeno, Teng, Endo, Tino, Tenn, Seno, Tano, Vento, Tesh, Benko

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tenho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenho 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Tenho. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tenho. For the veterans among your Tenho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenho lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Tenho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tenho in 1975 was 58, and 76 in 1988.

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