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Origins of the Tenney surname

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About the Tenneys

We have a total number of 2304 records for people with the last name Tenney.

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Where do most Tenneys live?

In 1921, most Tenneys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Tenneys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 862 records for the Tenney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Tenneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Tenneys.

What are the most common Tenney first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Tenney family members

Common jobs for Tenneys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tenneys in 1921
House Servant

4

Housekeeper

4

Laundress

4

Assisting In The Business

3

Butchers Daughter

3

Common Male occupations for Tenneys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

15

Farm Hands

14

Butcher

7

Tinsmiths

7

Agricultural Labourer

5

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