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Tenison Family History

Tenison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tennyson. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tenison family from?

You can see how Tenison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Tenison families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tenison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tenison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenison 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 Tenison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tenison. 34% of Tenison 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Helper
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tenison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenison 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Tenison. 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 576 military records available for the last name Tenison. For the veterans among your Tenison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenison lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tenison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tenison in 1953 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tenison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tenison 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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