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Tamany Family History

Tamany 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: Takano, Taran, Aman, Yamane, Tamaki, Zaman, Raman, Talman, Toman

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Where is the Tamany family from?

You can see how Tamany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tamany family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tamany's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Tamany families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Tamany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamany 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tamany. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tamany. For the veterans among your Tamany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamany lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Tamany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tamany in 1971 was 75, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamany 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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