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Teninty Family History

Teninty 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: Tenney, Tenny, Penny, Tennant, Denny, Kenny, Verity, Tenn, Tenley

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Where is the Teninty family from?

You can see how Teninty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teninty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teninty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Teninty families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Teninty's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teninty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teninty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teninty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Teninty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teninty 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 Teninty. 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 Teninty. For the veterans among your Teninty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teninty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Teninty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Teninty in 1969 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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