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Tennenbaum Family History

Tennenbaum Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Tannenbaum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tennenbaum family from?

You can see how Tennenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennenbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tennenbaum families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tennenbaum's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tennenbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Tennenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tennenbaum. 50% of Tennenbaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tennenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennenbaum 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tennenbaum. 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 438 military records available for the last name Tennenbaum. For the veterans among your Tennenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennenbaum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tennenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tennenbaum in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennenbaum 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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