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Tennigkeit Family History

Tennigkeit 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: Jenniges, Tennies, Tennent, Bennight, Henniger, Tennant, Benkert

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Where is the Tennigkeit family from?

You can see how Tennigkeit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennigkeit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tennigkeit family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tennigkeit's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tennigkeit families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Tennigkeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennigkeit 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Tennigkeit. 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 104 military records available for the last name Tennigkeit. For the veterans among your Tennigkeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennigkeit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tennigkeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tennigkeit in 1962 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennigkeit 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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