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Tann Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a forest, Middle High German tan. This was originally a distinct word from tanne ‘pine tree’, and denoted a forest of any kind. Inevitably, however, the two became confused, with the result that Tann now denotes only coniferous forests; it is a rather rare and literary word. English (East Anglia): variant of Tanner 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dann, Bann, Rann, Gann, Pann, Wann, Kann, Mann, Hain, Tonn

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Tann Family Origin

Where is the Tann family from?

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You can see how Tann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tann families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Tann families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tann families in 1911.
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Tann Family Occupations

What did your Tann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Tann. 50% of Tann men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Tann Historical Records

What Tann family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Tann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tann. 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 Card

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Tann. For the veterans among your Tann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tann Life Expectancy

What is the average Tann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tann in 1954 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

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