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Tenhunen Family History

Tenhunen 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: Terhune, Dennen, Bethune, Thune, Tannen, Kinnunen, Juntunen, Tenner

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Where is the Tenhunen family from?

You can see how Tenhunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhunen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tenhunen families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenhunen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tenhunen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenhunen 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 216 census records available for the last name Tenhunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhunen 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Tenhunen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Tenhunen. For the veterans among your Tenhunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhunen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tenhunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tenhunen in 1965 was 53, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhunen 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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