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Tannihill Family History

Tannihill Surname 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: Tannahill, Tannehill, Barnhill, Stanphill, Nihill, Tansill, Tuthill

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Where is the Tannihill family from?

You can see how Tannihill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannihill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tannihill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Tannihill families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tannihill's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tannihill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Tannihill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannihill 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tannihill. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tannihill. For the veterans among your Tannihill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannihill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tannihill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tannihill in 1967 was 88, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannihill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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