This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tensza family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tensza Family History

Tensza 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: Tencza, Testa, Menza, Benza, Tenuta, Tena, Penza, Teska, Ensz, Lenza

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tensza family from?

You can see how Tensza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tensza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tensza family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tensza's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tensza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tensza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tensza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Tensza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tensza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tensza

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Tensza. 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.

View all Tensza immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Tensza. For the veterans among your Tensza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tensza military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tensza family history

Discover More

What is the average Tensza lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tensza 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tensza

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tensza family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial