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Tanfin Family History

Tanfin 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: Hankin, Tarin, Tann, Landin, Tani, Tannen, Tassin, Cantin, Hanafin

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Where is the Tanfin family from?

You can see how Tanfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanfin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tanfin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanfin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tanfin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanfin 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 17 census records available for the last name Tanfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanfin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tanfin. 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 Tanfin. For the veterans among your Tanfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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