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Tanniehill Family History

Tanniehill 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: Tannehill, Tannahill, Tinnell, Barnhill, Stonehill, Tennell, Pannell

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Where is the Tanniehill family from?

You can see how Tanniehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanniehill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tanniehill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Tanniehill families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tanniehill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tanniehill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanniehill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanniehill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanniehill. 100% of Tanniehill men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Tanniehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanniehill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tanniehill. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tanniehill. For the veterans among your Tanniehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanniehill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tanniehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tanniehill in 1967 was 31, and 51 in 2004.

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