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Tsen Family History

Tsen 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: Osen, Then, Sen, Tien, Tse, Tseng, Son, Tan, Sun, Olsen

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Where is the Tsen family from?

You can see how Tsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tsen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Tsen families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Tsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsen 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 Tsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tsen. 100% of Tsen men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Tsen women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Tsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsen 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Tsen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tsen. For the veterans among your Tsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Tsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tsen in 1984 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsen 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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