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Tendam Family History

Tendam 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: Benda, Denham, Renda, Tengan, Tena, Benham, Wenham, Tindal, Lenda

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Where is the Tendam family from?

You can see how Tendam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tendam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tendam families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tendam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tendam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tendam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tendam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tendam. 100% of Tendam men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Tendam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tendam 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tendam. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tendam. For the veterans among your Tendam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tendam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tendam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tendam in 1964 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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