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Tentes Family History

Tentes 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: Gentes, Tester, Terres, Mente, Tenley, Fuentes, Menges, Montes, Benes

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Where is the Tentes family from?

You can see how Tentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tentes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tentes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Tentes family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tentes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tentes families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Tentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentes 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Tentes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tentes. For the veterans among your Tentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Tentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tentes in 1966 was 28, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tentes 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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