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Tanihill Family History

Tanihill 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: Stanphill, Tannahill, Nihill, Tansill, Tannehill, Tuthill, Barnhill

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Where is the Tanihill family from?

You can see how Tanihill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanihill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tanihill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tanihill families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tanihill's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tanihill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanihill 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 40 census records available for the last name Tanihill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanihill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tanihill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tanihill. For the veterans among your Tanihill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanihill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Tanihill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tanihill in 1970 was 73, and 69 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanihill 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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