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Tencher Family History

Tencher 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: Tincher, Mencher, Teicher, Rencher, Tescher, Becher, Letcher, Fancher

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Where is the Tencher family from?

You can see how Tencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tencher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tencher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tencher families living in West Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tencher's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Tencher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tencher 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 351 census records available for the last name Tencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tencher 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Tencher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Tencher. For the veterans among your Tencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tencher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tencher in 1966 was 96, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tencher 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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