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Tenn Family History

Tenn Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Genn, Penn, Wein, Teng, Bann, Bein, Bean, Finn, Henn, Sens

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Where is the Tenn family from?

You can see how Tenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Tenn families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tenn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tenn families in 1911.
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What did your Tenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tenn. 50% of Tenn men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tenn. 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 44,000 military records available for the last name Tenn. For the veterans among your Tenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tenn in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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