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Tengelsen Family History

Tengelsen 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: Engelson, Tennessen, Engelken, Ringeisen, Engelsman, Tonnesen

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Where is the Tengelsen family from?

You can see how Tengelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tengelsen family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tengelsen's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Tengelsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tengelsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Tengelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengelsen 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Tengelsen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tengelsen. For the veterans among your Tengelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengelsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tengelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tengelsen in 1965 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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