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Teno Family History

Teno Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place so named in the Canary Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teno family from?

You can see how Teno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teno family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Teno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Teno family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teno's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Teno families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teno 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 Teno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teno. 39% of Teno men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Teno women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Dofferland
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Teno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teno 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Teno. 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 503 military records available for the last name Teno. For the veterans among your Teno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teno lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Teno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Teno in 1945 was 44, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teno 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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