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Tahner Family History

Tahner 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: Tanner, Lahner, Hahner, Ahner, Rahner, Jahner, Zahner, Bahner, Yahner

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Where is the Tahner family from?

You can see how Tahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tahner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Tahner families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tahner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tahner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tahner. 100% of Tahner 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Tahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahner 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Tahner. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tahner. For the veterans among your Tahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Tahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tahner in 1973 was 75, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahner 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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