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Tanan Family History

Tanan 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: Tann, Taran, Tynan, Hanan, Tahan, Kanan, Canan, Tang, Tan, Rana

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Where is the Tanan family from?

You can see how Tanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tanan families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tanan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tanan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Tanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Tanan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tanan. For the veterans among your Tanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Tanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tanan in 1979 was 69, and 72 in 2002.

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