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Taney Family History

Taney Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk; of Norman origin): variant of Tawney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Taney family from?

You can see how Taney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Taney families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Taney's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Taney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taney 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 Taney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taney. 26% of Taney men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Taney women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taney were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Taney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Taney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taney 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Taney. 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 977 military records available for the last name Taney. For the veterans among your Taney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Taney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Taney in 1953 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taney 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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