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Tenholm Family History

Tenholm 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: Denholm, Trenholm, Tenold, Seaholm, Engholm, Edholm, Ekholm, Wenhold

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Where is the Tenholm family from?

You can see how Tenholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenholm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tenholm families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Tenholm families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenholm's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tenholm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenholm 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 21 census records available for the last name Tenholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenholm 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tenholm. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tenholm. For the veterans among your Tenholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenholm lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenholm 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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