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Tanyhill Family History

Tanyhill 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: Stanphill, Tannahill, Tansill, Tannehill, Rayhill, Tuthill, Mayhall

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Where is the Tanyhill family from?

You can see how Tanyhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanyhill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanyhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tanyhill families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tanyhill's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Tanyhill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanyhill 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 102 census records available for the last name Tanyhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanyhill 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tanyhill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tanyhill. For the veterans among your Tanyhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanyhill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Tanyhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tanyhill in 1973 was 86, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanyhill 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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