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Tentman Family History

Tentman 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: Trentman, Sentman, Titman, Hetman, Reitman, Henman, Wenman, Tinsman

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Where is the Tentman family from?

You can see how Tentman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tentman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tentman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tentman families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tentman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Tentman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tentman 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 65 census records available for the last name Tentman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tentman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tentman. For the veterans among your Tentman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tentman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tentman in 1970 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tentman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tentman 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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