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Teninga Family History

Teninga 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: Tuning, Bening, Levings, Teng, Penna, Henning, Senna, Regina, Tydings

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Where is the Teninga family from?

You can see how Teninga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teninga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Teninga families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Teninga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teninga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teninga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Teninga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teninga. 100% of Teninga women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Teninga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Teninga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teninga 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Teninga. 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 42 military records available for the last name Teninga. For the veterans among your Teninga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teninga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Teninga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teninga in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teninga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teninga 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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