Tienstra Family History

Tienstra 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: Rienstra, Tuinstra, Veenstra, Hiemstra, Steenstra, Feenstra, Testa, Sinatra, Hornstra, Boonstra

803	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
42	Immigration Records
58	Census and Voter Lists
363	Member Trees

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Where is the Tienstra family from?

You can see how Tienstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tienstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tienstra family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tienstra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tienstra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tienstra 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 Tienstra family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 58 census records available for the last name Tienstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tienstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Tienstra. 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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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Tienstra. For the veterans among your Tienstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tienstra lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Tienstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tienstra in 1978 was 65, and 84 in 1994.

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Tienstra Surname Meaning

Where is the Tienstra family from?

What Tienstra family records will you find?

What is the average Tienstra lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Tienstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tienstra in 1978 was 65, and 84 in 1994.

Tienstra Family History

Tienstra Surname Meaning

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Where is the Tienstra family from?

What Tienstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Tienstra lifespan?

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Tienstra Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Tienstra

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Where is the Tienstra family from?

What Tienstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Tienstra family history

What is the average Tienstra lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tienstra family tree

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