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Tennihan Family History

Tennihan 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: Penniman, Hennigan, Tennison, Lenihan, Tennant, Jernigan, Moynihan

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Where is the Tennihan family from?

You can see how Tennihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tennihan families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tennihan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tennihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennihan 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 117 census records available for the last name Tennihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennihan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tennihan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tennihan. For the veterans among your Tennihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennihan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tennihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tennihan in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennihan 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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