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Tennity Family History

Tennity 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, Tenney, Tennies, Tenny, Bennitt, Dennis, Penny, Tennant

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Where is the Tennity family from?

You can see how Tennity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tennity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tennity families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tennity's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tennity families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennity 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 142 census records available for the last name Tennity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennity 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tennity. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tennity. For the veterans among your Tennity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennity lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tennity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tennity in 1968 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tennity 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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