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Tennicliff Family History

Tennicliff 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: Tunnicliff, Antcliff, Stancliff, Pennycuff, Hinchcliff, Elliff, Cliff

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Where is the Tennicliff family from?

You can see how Tennicliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennicliff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tennicliff families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tennicliff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tennicliff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennicliff 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 47 census records available for the last name Tennicliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennicliff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tennicliff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tennicliff. For the veterans among your Tennicliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennicliff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Tennicliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tennicliff in 1973 was 81, and 74 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennicliff 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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