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Tenhor Family History

Tenhor 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: Thor, Senior, Ensor, Menor, Tenore, Venzor, Textor, Tenner, Mentor

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Where is the Tenhor family from?

You can see how Tenhor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenhor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenhor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenhor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tenhor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenhor 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 12 census records available for the last name Tenhor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenhor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tenhor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tenhor. For the veterans among your Tenhor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenhor lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Tenhor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tenhor in 1981 was 70, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenhor 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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