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Tannant Family History

Tannant Surname Meaning

see Tennant.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tannant family from?

You can see how Tannant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tannant families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Tannant families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tannant's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tannant families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannant 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 Tannant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Corn Mill Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tannant. 100% of Tannant men worked as a Corn Mill Labourer and 100% of Tannant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Corn Mill Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tannant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Tannant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannant 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Tannant. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tannant. For the veterans among your Tannant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Tannant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tannant in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tannant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannant 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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