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Tannenwald Family History

Tannenwald 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, Fennewald, Tannen, Langenfeld, Sonnenfeld, Schoenwald

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Where is the Tannenwald family from?

You can see how Tannenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannenwald family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tannenwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tannenwald family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannenwald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tannenwald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannenwald 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 27 census records available for the last name Tannenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannenwald 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Tannenwald. 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 103 military records available for the last name Tannenwald. For the veterans among your Tannenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannenwald lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tannenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tannenwald in 1969 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tannenwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannenwald 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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