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Tanahan Family History

Tanahan 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: Banahan, Hanahan, Lanahan, Manahan, Monahan, Tanaka, Hanrahan, Trahan

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Where is the Tanahan family from?

You can see how Tanahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tanahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tanahan families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tanahan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanahan 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 102 census records available for the last name Tanahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanahan 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 Tanahan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tanahan. For the veterans among your Tanahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanahan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tanahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tanahan in 1966 was 80, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanahan 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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