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Tanneyhill Family History

Tanneyhill 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, Tinnell, Barnhill, Stonehill, Underhill

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Where is the Tanneyhill family from?

You can see how Tanneyhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanneyhill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanneyhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tanneyhill family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanneyhill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tanneyhill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanneyhill 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 Tanneyhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanneyhill. 60% of Tanneyhill men worked as a Farm Operator and 67% of Tanneyhill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanneyhill were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Tanneyhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Tanneyhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanneyhill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tanneyhill. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tanneyhill. For the veterans among your Tanneyhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanneyhill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tanneyhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tanneyhill in 1965 was 68, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanneyhill 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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