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Tenckinck Family History

Tenckinck Name 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: Tendick, Fenwick, Senick, Encinas, Steckbeck, Kendrick, Ten Brink

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Where is the Tenckinck family from?

You can see how Tenckinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenckinck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenckinck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tenckinck families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenckinck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tenckinck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenckinck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tenckinck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tenckinck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Tenckinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenckinck 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 immigration records available for the last name Tenckinck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Tenckinck. For the veterans among your Tenckinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenckinck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tenckinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tenckinck in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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