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Taunahill Family History

Taunahill 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: Tannahill, Tannehill, Tuthill, Barnhill, Stanphill, Tansill, Tunstill

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Where is the Taunahill family from?

You can see how Taunahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taunahill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Taunahill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Taunahill families living in North Carolina. This was about 53% of all the recorded Taunahill's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Taunahill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Taunahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taunahill 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Taunahill. 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 Taunahill. For the veterans among your Taunahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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