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Taneman Family History

Taneman 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: Tangeman, Tanzman, Trueman, Neman, Hageman, Ganesan, Talman, Sandman

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Where is the Taneman family from?

You can see how Taneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taneman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taneman family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Taneman's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Taneman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taneman 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 58 census records available for the last name Taneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taneman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Taneman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Taneman. For the veterans among your Taneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taneman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Taneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Taneman in 1983 was 52, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taneman 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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