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Tenson Family History

Tenson 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: Benson, Stenson, Teson, Henson, Tesson, Jenson, Penson, Venson

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Where is the Tenson family from?

You can see how Tenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tenson family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tenson's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Tenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenson. 30% of Tenson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tenson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Tenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenson 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Tenson. 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 158 military records available for the last name Tenson. For the veterans among your Tenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tenson in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenson 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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