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Tanassy Family History

Tanassy 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: Tansey, Manasse, Tasso, Tanabe, Nasso, Panas, Lansky, Tanaka, Tanguay

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Where is the Tanassy family from?

You can see how Tanassy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanassy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanassy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanassy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanassy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanassy 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 3 census records available for the last name Tanassy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanassy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tanassy. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tanassy. For the veterans among your Tanassy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanassy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tanassy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tanassy in 1968 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanassy 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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