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Tanners Family History

Tanners 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: Tanner, Manners, Hanners, Lanners, Tannery, Tanzer, Danner, Kanner

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Where is the Tanners family from?

You can see how Tanners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanners family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Tanners families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tanners's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tanners families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanners 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 195 census records available for the last name Tanners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanners 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tanners. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tanners. For the veterans among your Tanners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanners lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Tanners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tanners in 1973 was 67, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanners 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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