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Tennesson Family History

Tennesson 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, Tenneson, Tonnessen, Kenneson, Tennison, Kennerson

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Where is the Tennesson family from?

You can see how Tennesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennesson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennesson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tennesson families living in Tennessee. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tennesson's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Tennesson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Tennesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennesson 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tennesson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tennesson. For the veterans among your Tennesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennesson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Tennesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tennesson in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennesson 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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