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Tannan Family History

Tannan 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: Mannan, Tannen, Hannan, Annan, Cannan, Bannan, Kannan, Lannan, Cannon

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Where is the Tannan family from?

You can see how Tannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tannan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tannan families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tannan's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Tannan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tannan. 50% of Tannan men worked as a Salesman. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%
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What Tannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Tannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannan 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Tannan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tannan. For the veterans among your Tannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Tannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tannan in 1973 was 48, and 74 in 1994.

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