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Tennar Family History

Tennar 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: Tenner, Jenner, Tanner, Penna, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Tennant, Senna

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Where is the Tennar family from?

You can see how Tennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tennar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tennar families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tennar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tennar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tennar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Tennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tennar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tennar. For the veterans among your Tennar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Tennar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tennar in 1972 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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