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Tanay Family History

Tanay Name 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: Tandy, Taney, Tang, Tan, Rana, Dana, Tatar, Gandy, Tabak, Haney

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Where is the Tanay family from?

You can see how Tanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tanay families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tanay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tanay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Tanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanay 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tanay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tanay. For the veterans among your Tanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Tanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tanay in 1980 was 65, and 75 in 1993.

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