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Tannner Family History

Tannner 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, Tanzer, Langner, Danner, Kanner, Wanner, Banner, Tannen

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Where is the Tannner family from?

You can see how Tannner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tannner family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tannner's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tannner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tannner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tannner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tannner. For the veterans among your Tannner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannner lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Tannner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tannner in 1988 was 63, and 44 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannner 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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