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Tennesen Family History

Tennesen 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: Tennessen, Tonnesen, Tenneson, Tonnessen, Kenneson, Tennison

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Where is the Tennesen family from?

You can see how Tennesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tennesen family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tennesen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tennesen families in 1891.
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What did your Tennesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tennesen. 100% of Tennesen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tennesen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Tennesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Tennesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennesen 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Tennesen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Tennesen. For the veterans among your Tennesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennesen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tennesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tennesen in 1964 was 80, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tennesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennesen 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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