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Tenser Family History

Tenser 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: Tesser, Genser, Yenser, Tenner, Enser, Tener, Lenser, Tenzer, Menser

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Where is the Tenser family from?

You can see how Tenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tenser families living in Berkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tenser's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tenser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenser 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 Tenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tenser. 100% of Tenser 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 Tenser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenser 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Tenser. 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 102 military records available for the last name Tenser. For the veterans among your Tenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tenser in 1969 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenser 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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