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Tanna Family History

Tanna Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): probably from a Hindi or Gujarati word meaning ‘weft’ in weaving; the communities bearing this name are engaged in the cloth trade.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tanna family from?

You can see how Tanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tanna families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tanna's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tanna families in 1911.
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What did your Tanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanna. 67% of Tanna men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Tanna women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanna were Farmer and Teacher.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housemaid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanna 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Tanna. 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 106 military records available for the last name Tanna. For the veterans among your Tanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tanna in 1962 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanna 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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