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Tanhausen Family History

Tanhausen 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: Van Dusen, Fankhauser, Hausen, Van Heusen, Van Housen, Van Auken

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Where is the Tanhausen family from?

You can see how Tanhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanhausen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tanhausen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tanhausen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tanhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanhausen 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 23 census records available for the last name Tanhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanhausen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tanhausen. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tanhausen. For the veterans among your Tanhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanhausen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanhausen

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