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Tannon Family History

Tannon 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: Cannon, Hannon, Tannen, Gannon, Tandon, Bannon, Mannon, Tinnon

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Where is the Tannon family from?

You can see how Tannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tannon families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tannon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannon 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 291 census records available for the last name Tannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tannon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tannon. For the veterans among your Tannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannon 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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