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Tannen Family History

Tannen Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places in Lower Saxony or Baden named with German Tanne(n) ‘pine’ or from a short form of any of the many compound names formed with this element.

Jewish (American): shortened form of Tannenbaum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tannen family from?

You can see how Tannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tannen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Tannen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tannen families in 1911.
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What did your Tannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannen. 20% of Tannen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Tannen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tannen were Actor and School Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Actor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Tannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannen 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Tannen. 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 724 military records available for the last name Tannen. For the veterans among your Tannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tannen in 1960 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannen 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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