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Thanniel Family History

Thanniel 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: Channel, Hannel, Daniel, Tanner, Hanninen, Nathaniel, Thiel, Tannen

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Where is the Thanniel family from?

You can see how Thanniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanniel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thanniel families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Thanniel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Thanniel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanniel 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 13 census records available for the last name Thanniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanniel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thanniel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thanniel. For the veterans among your Thanniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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