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Tannahell Family History

Tannahell 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: Tannahill, Tannehill, Tinnell, Tennell, Pannell, Tunnell, Iannarelli

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Where is the Tannahell family from?

You can see how Tannahell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannahell family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Tannahell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannahell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tannahell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannahell 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 6 census records available for the last name Tannahell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannahell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tannahell. 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 military records available for the last name Tannahell. For the veterans among your Tannahell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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