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Teniente Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname or status (occupational) name from teniente ‘lieutenant’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Tennent, Tennant, Benavente, Torrente, Tenpenny, Etienne, Detienne

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Where is the Teniente family from?

You can see how Teniente families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teniente family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Teniente families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Teniente families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Teniente's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Teniente families in 1920.
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What did your Teniente ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teniente. 78% of Teniente men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    78%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Teniente. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teniente 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Teniente. 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 40 military records available for the last name Teniente. For the veterans among your Teniente ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teniente lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Teniente life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Teniente in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

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