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Tenzer Family History

Tenzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Tanzer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tenzer family from?

You can see how Tenzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tenzer family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tenzer's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Tenzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tenzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tenzer. 100% of Tenzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tenzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tenzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenzer 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 999 immigration records available for the last name Tenzer. 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 346 military records available for the last name Tenzer. For the veterans among your Tenzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tenzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tenzer in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenzer 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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