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Tennill Family History

Tennill 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: Tennell, Fennell, Tinnell, Tennis, Vencill, Tunnell, Tennies, Pennell

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Where is the Tennill family from?

You can see how Tennill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tennill families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tennill's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tennill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tennill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tennill. 36% of Tennill men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Tennill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Tennill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tennill. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tennill. For the veterans among your Tennill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tennill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tennill in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tennill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennill 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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