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Tanneson Family History

Tanneson 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: Tenneson, Tannen, Arneson, Tonnesen, Panneton, Kenneson, Tennison

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Where is the Tanneson family from?

You can see how Tanneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanneson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Tanneson family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanneson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Tanneson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tanneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanneson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tanneson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tanneson. For the veterans among your Tanneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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