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Taniter Family History

Taniter 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, Ganter, Tanzer, Lanier, Panter, Kanter, Tranter, Manier

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Where is the Taniter family from?

You can see how Taniter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taniter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Taniter families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Taniter's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Taniter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taniter 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 29 census records available for the last name Taniter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taniter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Taniter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Taniter. For the veterans among your Taniter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taniter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taniter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taniter

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