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Tenicke Family History

Tenicke 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: Senick, Tunick, Mencke, Tendick, Gericke, Renick, Benike, Eicke

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Where is the Tenicke family from?

You can see how Tenicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenicke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tenicke families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Tenicke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenicke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tenicke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenicke 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 39 census records available for the last name Tenicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenicke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tenicke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tenicke. For the veterans among your Tenicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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