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Tenerella Family History

Tenerella 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: Ventrella, Centrella, Estrella, Deverell, Perella, Petrella, Tennell

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Where is the Tenerella family from?

You can see how Tenerella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tenerella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tenerella family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tenerella's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Tenerella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tenerella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tenerella ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tenerella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tenerella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tenerella 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tenerella. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tenerella. For the veterans among your Tenerella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tenerella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Tenerella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tenerella in 1966 was 84, and 94 in 1994.

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