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Tenkotte Family History

Tenkotte 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: Notte, Demotte, Turcotte, Pelotte, Tenore, Jeannotte, Menotti

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Where is the Tenkotte family from?

You can see how Tenkotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenkotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tenkotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tenkotte families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tenkotte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tenkotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenkotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tenkotte ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Tenkotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenkotte 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tenkotte. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tenkotte. For the veterans among your Tenkotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenkotte lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tenkotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tenkotte in 1971 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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