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Tanin Family History

Tanin 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: Tarin, Tann, Tani, Tanis, Zanin, Tang, Gavin, Hain, Tan, Bain

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Where is the Tanin family from?

You can see how Tanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tanin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tanin families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tanin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tanin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanin 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 122 census records available for the last name Tanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanin 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tanin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tanin. For the veterans among your Tanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tanin in 1963 was 78, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanin 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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