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Tienken Family History

Tienken Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from a pet form of the personal names Augustin (see Augustine) or Martin.

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


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Where is the Tienken family from?

You can see how Tienken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tienken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tienken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tienken families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tienken's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tienken families in 1911.
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What did your Tienken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tienken. 24% of Tienken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tienken women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tienken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tienken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tienken 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Tienken. 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 324 military records available for the last name Tienken. For the veterans among your Tienken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tienken lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tienken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tienken in 1954 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tienken 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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