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Tanella Family History

Tanella 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: Vanella, Tavella, Manella, Danella, Panella, Zanella, Fanella

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Where is the Tanella family from?

You can see how Tanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tanella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanella 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 125 census records available for the last name Tanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanella 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tanella. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tanella. For the veterans among your Tanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tanella in 1965 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanella 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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