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Tanchell Family History

Tanchell 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: Winchell, Gatchell, Patchell, Satchell, Ancell, Twichell, Hatchell

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Where is the Tanchell family from?

You can see how Tanchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanchell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tanchell families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Tanchell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanchell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tanchell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanchell 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 12 census records available for the last name Tanchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanchell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tanchell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tanchell. For the veterans among your Tanchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanchell

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