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Tennelle Family History

Tennelle 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: Tennell, Jennelle, Fennell, Tinnell, Hennelly, Teselle, Tunnell

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Where is the Tennelle family from?

You can see how Tennelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennelle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tennelle families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tennelle's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tennelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennelle 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 51 census records available for the last name Tennelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennelle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tennelle. 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 91 military records available for the last name Tennelle. For the veterans among your Tennelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennelle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tennelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tennelle in 1973 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennelle 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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