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Tanninen Family History

Tanninen 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: Hanninen, Manninen, Tannen, Tahtinen, Tanner, Kanning, Makinen

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Where is the Tanninen family from?

You can see how Tanninen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanninen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanninen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanninen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Tanninen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanninen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tanninen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Tanninen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanninen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Tanninen. 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 Tanninen. For the veterans among your Tanninen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanninen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Tanninen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tanninen in 1976 was 89, and 50 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanninen 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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