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Tennenberg Family History

Tennenberg 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: Sonnenberg, Denenberg, Kannenberg, Dannenberg, Wennerberg, Henneberg

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Where is the Tennenberg family from?

You can see how Tennenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tennenberg families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tennenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tennenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tennenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Tennenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennenberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tennenberg. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tennenberg. For the veterans among your Tennenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennenberg lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Tennenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tennenberg in 1982 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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