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Tennions Family History

Tennions 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: Tennis, Hennion, Tennies, Bennion, Tennison, Dennis, Tennant, Henning

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Where is the Tennions family from?

You can see how Tennions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennions family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tennions families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tennions's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tennions families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Tennions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennions 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 Tennions. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tennions. For the veterans among your Tennions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennions lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennions 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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