Tanem Family History

Tanem Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Ganem, Tatem, Taney, Tang, Tan, Cane, Tafel, Tanner, Lane, Tanzer

1,000 record(s) for Tanem

639	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
21	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
148	Census and Voter Lists
452	Member Trees

Where is the Tanem family from?

You can see how Tanem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanem family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanem's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanem families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, ranch laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanem.

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

ranch laborer

50%

Farm hand

50%

What Tanem family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 148 census records available for the last name Tanem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Tanem. 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.

Military Records

There are 21 military records available for the last name Tanem. For the veterans among your Tanem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Tanem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tanem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tanem in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.