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Tschenlin Family History

Tschenlin 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: Schelin, Schellin, Schein, Schelling, Shevlin, Scherling, Tschannen

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Where is the Tschenlin family from?

You can see how Tschenlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschenlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tschenlin families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschenlin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tschenlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tschenlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschenlin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tschenlin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tschenlin. For the veterans among your Tschenlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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