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Tanahey Family History

Tanahey 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: Tanabe, Hanchey, Tansey, Trahey, Tansley, Danaher, Tangney, Tanney

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Where is the Tanahey family from?

You can see how Tanahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanahey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanahey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanahey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanahey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanahey 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 Tanahey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tanahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Tanahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanahey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tanahey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tanahey. For the veterans among your Tanahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanahey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Tanahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tanahey in 1971 was 68, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanahey 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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