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Tente Family History

Tente 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: Mente, Dente, Wente, Bente, Teate, Conte, Trent, Teng, Bence, Senne

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Where is the Tente family from?

You can see how Tente families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tente family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tente families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tente families living in Indiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tente's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tente families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tente 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 Tente ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tente. 60% of Tente men worked as a Florist and 100% of Tente women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Florist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Tente family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Tente. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tente 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Tente. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tente. For the veterans among your Tente ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tente lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tente life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tente in 1964 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tente

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tente 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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