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Tener Family History

Tener Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Tenner

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


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Where is the Tener family from?

You can see how Tener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Tener families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tener's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tener families in 1911.
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What did your Tener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tener. 100% of Tener men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tener 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Tener. 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 908 military records available for the last name Tener. For the veterans among your Tener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tener in 1962 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tener 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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