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Tanous Family History

Tanous Surname Meaning

Arabic (Levant): variant of Tannous ‘Anthony’. It is common among Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tanous family from?

You can see how Tanous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanous family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tanous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tanous families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Tanous's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanous families in 1920.
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What did your Tanous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanous. 50% of Tanous men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Tanous women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanous were Truck Driver and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tanous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanous 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Tanous. 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 150 military records available for the last name Tanous. For the veterans among your Tanous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanous lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tanous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tanous in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanous 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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