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Tenenbaum Family History

Tenenbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Tannenbaum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tenenbaum family from?

You can see how Tenenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenenbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tenenbaum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenenbaum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tenenbaum families in 1911.
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What did your Tenenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenenbaum. 22% of Tenenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Tenenbaum women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tenenbaum were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tenenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenenbaum 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tenenbaum. 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 645 military records available for the last name Tenenbaum. For the veterans among your Tenenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenenbaum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tenenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Tenenbaum in 1955 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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