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Tanyon Family History

Tanyon 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: Tandon, Lanyon, Tanton, Manton, Cannon, Tallon, Kenyon, Stanton

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Where is the Tanyon family from?

You can see how Tanyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanyon family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Tanyon families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Tanyon family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanyon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tanyon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tanyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanyon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tanyon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tanyon. For the veterans among your Tanyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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