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Origins of the Tennyson surname

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About the Tennysons

We have a total number of 1774 records for people with the last name Tennyson.

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Where do most Tennysons live?

In 1921, most Tennysons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Tennysons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,030 records for the Tennyson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Tennysons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tennyson first names?

  • Alfred
  • John
  • Lady
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Tennysons

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

Common Female occupations for Tennysons in 1921
Living On Own Means

7

Charwoman

5

Domestic

4

Domestic Servant

4

Housemaid Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Tennysons in 1921
Farm Hands

12

Attorney

10

Able Seaman

8

General Labourer

6

Joiner

6

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