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Tensley Family History

Tensley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tansley.

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


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Where is the Tensley family from?

You can see how Tensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tensley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tensley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Tensley families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Tensley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tensley families in 1891.
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What did your Tensley ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tensley 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Tensley. 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 291 military records available for the last name Tensley. For the veterans among your Tensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tensley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tensley in 1958 was 40, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tensley 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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