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Tannell Family History

Tannell 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: Tinnell, Tennell, Pannell, Tunnell, Cannell, Mansell, Fennell, Tanner

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Where is the Tannell family from?

You can see how Tannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tannell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tannell families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tannell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tannell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannell 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 175 census records available for the last name Tannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tannell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tannell. For the veterans among your Tannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tannell

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