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Tensi Family History

Tensi 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: Teng, Sens, Tenn, Tani, Teresi, Tesh, Tessin, Test, Terzi, Tennis

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Where is the Tensi family from?

You can see how Tensi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tensi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tensi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tensi families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tensi's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tensi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tensi 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 70 census records available for the last name Tensi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tensi 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tensi. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tensi. For the veterans among your Tensi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tensi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tensi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tensi in 1962 was 53, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tensi 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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