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Tenning Family History

Tenning 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: Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning, Denning, Jenning, Benning

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Where is the Tenning family from?

You can see how Tenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tenning families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 17 Tenning families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tenning's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tenning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tenning. 100% of Tenning men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tenning women worked as a Student Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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What Tenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Tenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenning 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Tenning. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tenning. For the veterans among your Tenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenning lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Tenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tenning in 1987 was 76, and 89 in 1997.

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