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Tenquist Family History

Tenquist 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: Enquist, Stenquist, Melquist, Runquist, Winquist, Hedquist, Edquist

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Where is the Tenquist family from?

You can see how Tenquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenquist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tenquist families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tenquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenquist 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 Tenquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tenquist. 100% of Tenquist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tenquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Tenquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenquist 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Tenquist. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tenquist. For the veterans among your Tenquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Tenquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tenquist in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenquist 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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