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Tenisson Family History

Tenisson 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: Tenison, Peniston, Keniston, Denison, Tesson, Teunissen, Tunison

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Where is the Tenisson family from?

You can see how Tenisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenisson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tenisson families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tenisson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tenisson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenisson 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 58 census records available for the last name Tenisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenisson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tenisson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tenisson. For the veterans among your Tenisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenisson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Tenisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tenisson in 1975 was 85, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenisson 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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