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Tenller Family History

Tenller 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: Tendler, Teller, Tengler, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Toller

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Where is the Tenller family from?

You can see how Tenller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tenller families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tenller families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tenller's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tenller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenller 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 18 census records available for the last name Tenller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tenller. 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 Tenller. For the veterans among your Tenller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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