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Tannler Family History

Tannler 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: Tanner, Sandler, Tanzer, Tasler, Tendler, Kandler, Danner, Kanner

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Where is the Tannler family from?

You can see how Tannler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tannler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tannler families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tannler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tannler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannler 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 Tannler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannler. 50% of Tannler men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Tannler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tannler were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Tannler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Tannler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannler 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Tannler. 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 195 military records available for the last name Tannler. For the veterans among your Tannler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tannler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tannler in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannler 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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