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Tannery Family History

Tannery Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Manners, Tawney, Taskey, Manley, Cannedy, Wanner, Mandery, Connery

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Where is the Tannery family from?

You can see how Tannery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tannery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tannery families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tannery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tannery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannery. 27% of Tannery men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tannery women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tannery were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Welder
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tannery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannery 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tannery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 421 military records available for the last name Tannery. For the veterans among your Tannery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tannery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tannery in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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