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Tenly Family History

Tenly 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: Tenley, Teply, Tenny, Henly, Kenly, Henry, Terry, Henley, Teng, Penny

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Where is the Tenly family from?

You can see how Tenly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Tenly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tenly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tenly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenly 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 304 census records available for the last name Tenly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenly 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tenly. 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 96 military records available for the last name Tenly. For the veterans among your Tenly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Tenly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tenly in 1964 was 62, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenly 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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