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Tener Family History

Tener Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Tenner

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


Similar surnames: Teper, Tenzer, Toner, Eber, Lerner, Kelner, Biener, Steuer, Geier

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Where is the Tener family from?

You can see how Tener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tener families living in Shropshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tener's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Tener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tener. 19% of Tener men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Tener women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tener were Truck Driver and School Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • School Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tener 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Tener. 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 908 military records available for the last name Tener. For the veterans among your Tener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tener in 1962 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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