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Tannas Family History

Tannas 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: Annas, Hanna, Tanner, Mannan, Annis, Manna, Tann, Kangas, Panas

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Where is the Tannas family from?

You can see how Tannas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tannas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Tannas families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tannas families in 1911.
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What did your Tannas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tannas. 100% of Tannas men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

What Tannas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Tannas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannas 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tannas. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tannas. For the veterans among your Tannas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Tannas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tannas in 1972 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannas 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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