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Tenk Family History

Tenk 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: Teng, Wenk, Tenn, Penk, Denk, Renk, Senk, Tena, Menk, Tank

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Where is the Tenk family from?

You can see how Tenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tenk families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tenk's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tenk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenk 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 Tenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenk. 43% of Tenk men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Tenk women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenk were Laborer and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Salesclerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Registered Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Tenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenk 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Tenk. 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 173 military records available for the last name Tenk. For the veterans among your Tenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tenk in 1965 was 74, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenk 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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