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Tannah Family History

Tannah 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: Hannah, Hanna, Tanner, Mannan, Manna, Tann, Sanna, Hannam, Tannen

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Where is the Tannah family from?

You can see how Tannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tannah families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Tannah families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tannah's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tannah families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tannah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Setter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tannah. 100% of Tannah women worked as a Stone Setter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stone Setter
    100%

What Tannah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Tannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannah 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tannah. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tannah. For the veterans among your Tannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Tannah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tannah in 1963 was 68, and 51 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannah 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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