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Tannerhill Family History

Tannerhill 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: Tannehill, Tannahill, Underhill, Tanner, Averill, Tattersall, Tinnell

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Where is the Tannerhill family from?

You can see how Tannerhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannerhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tannerhill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tannerhill families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannerhill's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tannerhill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannerhill 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 Tannerhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tannerhill. 100% of Tannerhill men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tannerhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Tannerhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannerhill 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tannerhill. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tannerhill. For the veterans among your Tannerhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannerhill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Tannerhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tannerhill in 1974 was 61, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tannerhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannerhill 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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