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Tenient Family History

Tenient 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: Tennent, Tennant, Bedient, Vincent, Trent, Centeno, Dennen, Venier

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Where is the Tenient family from?

You can see how Tenient families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenient family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenient families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tenient family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenient's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tenient families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Tenient. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenient 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tenient. 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 Tenient. For the veterans among your Tenient ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenient lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Tenient life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tenient in 1972 was 51, and 62 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenient 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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