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Tennell Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Dähnel from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with dan- (also contained in the ethnic name Dane ); alternatively Dannehl is a short form of Daniel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gunnell, Fennell, Tunnell, Pendell, Kernell, Pesnell, Hennelly

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Where is the Tennell family from?

You can see how Tennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tennell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Tennell families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tennell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tennell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tennell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tennell. 27% of Tennell men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Tennell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tennell were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tennell 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Tennell. 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 447 military records available for the last name Tennell. For the veterans among your Tennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tennell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tennell in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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