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Tenhouten Family History

Tenhouten 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: Trouten, Van Houten, Stenhouse, Schouten, Newhouse, Holten, Thoen

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Where is the Tenhouten family from?

You can see how Tenhouten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhouten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenhouten family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenhouten's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Tenhouten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenhouten 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 12 census records available for the last name Tenhouten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhouten 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tenhouten. 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 Tenhouten. For the veterans among your Tenhouten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhouten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Tenhouten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tenhouten in 1971 was 64, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhouten 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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