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Tentchoff Family History

Tentchoff 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: Benchoff, Westhoff, Tegethoff, Benshoff, Heithoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff

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Where is the Tentchoff family from?

You can see how Tentchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tentchoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tentchoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tentchoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tentchoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Tentchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tentchoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tentchoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tentchoff. For the veterans among your Tentchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tentchoff lifespan?

Average Tentchoff life expectancy in 1981 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tentchoff 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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