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Tanir Family History

Tanir 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: Tani, Tahir, Tanis, Tang, Tan, Taira, Tanner, Tanzer, Danis, Tatar

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Where is the Tanir family from?

You can see how Tanir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tanir families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Tanir family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanir's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Tanir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanir 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 19 census records available for the last name Tanir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanir 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tanir. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tanir. For the veterans among your Tanir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanir lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Tanir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tanir in 1990 was 62, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanir 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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