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Tannett Family History

Tannett Surname Meaning

From the river Tanat in Montgomerys, a tributary of the river Vyrnwy, perhaps also from the Isle of Thanet (Kent), which is recorded as Tanet in 1086; though it is not clear if this surname has survived.

The place-name is thought to be of Celtic origin, perhaps meaning ‘bright island’ with reference to a beacon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Tannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tannett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tannett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tannett families in 1891.
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What did your Tannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tannett. 70% of Tannett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    30%

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Tannett. 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 156 military records available for the last name Tannett. For the veterans among your Tannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Tannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tannett in 1963 was 63, and 84 in 1991.

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