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Tannebaum Family History

Tannebaum 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: Tannenbaum, Ronnebaum, Tanenbaum, Tennenbaum, Mandelbaum, Tenenbaum

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Where is the Tannebaum family from?

You can see how Tannebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannebaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tannebaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Tannebaum families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tannebaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tannebaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannebaum 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 Tannebaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannebaum. 41% of Tannebaum men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Tannebaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tannebaum were Manager and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    41%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    20%

What Tannebaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tannebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannebaum 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Tannebaum. 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 111 military records available for the last name Tannebaum. For the veterans among your Tannebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannebaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tannebaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tannebaum in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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