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Tenvoorde Family History

Tenvoorde 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: Tenore, Henwood, Telford, Walvoord, Devore, Teaford, Tenold, Tedford

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Where is the Tenvoorde family from?

You can see how Tenvoorde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenvoorde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenvoorde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tenvoorde families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tenvoorde's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tenvoorde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenvoorde 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 144 census records available for the last name Tenvoorde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenvoorde 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tenvoorde. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tenvoorde. For the veterans among your Tenvoorde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenvoorde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tenvoorde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tenvoorde in 1966 was 69, and 61 in 2001.

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