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Tahney Family History

Tahney 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: Tawney, Tanney, Taney, Torney, Tanner, Radney, Haney, Arney, Adney

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Where is the Tahney family from?

You can see how Tahney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tahney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tahney families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tahney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tahney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahney 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 Tahney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tahney. 100% of Tahney women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Tahney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahney 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tahney. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tahney. For the veterans among your Tahney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Tahney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tahney in 1967 was 78, and 89 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahney 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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