This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tanier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tanier Family History

Tanier 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: Tanner, Tanzer, Lanier, Manier, Tanger, Vanier, Daniel, Mander

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tanier family from?

You can see how Tanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Tanier families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Tanier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tanier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tanier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanier. 70% of Tanier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tanier women worked as a Machine Operator.

View Census Data for Tanier | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Tanier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Tanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Tanier

Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Tanier. 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.

View all Tanier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Tanier. For the veterans among your Tanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tanier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tanier family history

Discover More

What is the average Tanier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Tanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tanier in 1960 was 57, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tanier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial