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Tenner Family History

Tenner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Tanner. English: status name from Old French teneor, teneur, tenor ‘tenant’ for someone who held property from a lord by feudal service.

Hence, an equivalent of Tennant.

This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tenner family from?

You can see how Tenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 63 Tenner families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tenner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tenner families in 1891.
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What did your Tenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tenner. 60% of Tenner men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Tenner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenner were Ladies Tailor and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Ladies Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Tenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tenner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tenner. For the veterans among your Tenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tenner in 1950 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenner 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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