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Tienson Family History

Tienson 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: Tinson, Benson, Tronson, Stenson, Pinson, Steenson, Kinson, Teson

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Where is the Tienson family from?

You can see how Tienson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tienson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tienson family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tienson's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Tienson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tienson 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 29 census records available for the last name Tienson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tienson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tienson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tienson. For the veterans among your Tienson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tienson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tienson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tienson in 1965 was 83, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tienson 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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