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Tentscher Family History

Tentscher 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: Rentschler, Tescher, Deutscher, Hentschel, Teuscher, Metscher

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Tentscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentscher 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 Tentscher. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tentscher. For the veterans among your Tentscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentscher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Tentscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tentscher in 1970 was 78, and 74 in 1983.

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