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Tenkhoff Family History

Tenkhoff 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: Kerkhoff, Eckhoff, Benshoff, Benchoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Steinhoff

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Where is the Tenkhoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenkhoff 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 Tenkhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tenkhoff. 60% of Tenkhoff men worked as a Pharmacist. .

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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

  • Pharmacist
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Tenkhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenkhoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tenkhoff. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tenkhoff. For the veterans among your Tenkhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenkhoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tenkhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tenkhoff in 1967 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

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