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Tannor Family History

Tannor 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: Tanner, Taynor, Mannor, Cannon, Tanzer, Taylor, Tabor, Gaynor, Tann

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Where is the Tannor family from?

You can see how Tannor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tannor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Tannor families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tannor's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tannor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannor 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 Tannor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannor. 60% of Tannor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tannor women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tannor were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Tannor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Tannor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannor 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tannor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Tannor. For the veterans among your Tannor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Tannor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tannor in 1959 was 51, and 74 in 2002.

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