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Tannewitz Family History

Tannewitz 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: Bonewitz, Janowitz, Tannehill, Stankewicz, Tanner, Tannen, Kanitz

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Where is the Tannewitz family from?

You can see how Tannewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tannewitz families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannewitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tannewitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Tannewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannewitz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tannewitz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tannewitz. For the veterans among your Tannewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannewitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Tannewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tannewitz in 1966 was 75, and 97 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannewitz 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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