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Tanhill Family History

Tanhill 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: Tansill, Tuthill, Barnhill, Thill, Antill, Tantillo, Dahill, Cahill

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Where is the Tanhill family from?

You can see how Tanhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanhill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tanhill families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tanhill's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tanhill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanhill 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 49 census records available for the last name Tanhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanhill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tanhill. 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 military records available for the last name Tanhill. For the veterans among your Tanhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanhill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Tanhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tanhill in 1970 was 85, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanhill 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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