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Tenz Family History

Tenz 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: Lenz, Teng, Tenn, Menz, Tetz, Denz, Tena, Benz, Enz, Wenz

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Where is the Tenz family from?

You can see how Tenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tenz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenz 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 223 census records available for the last name Tenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenz 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Tenz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Tenz. For the veterans among your Tenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tenz in 1968 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenz 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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