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Tainey Family History

Tainey Surname 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: Tawney, Gainey, Rainey, Tanney, Hainey, Taney, Bailey, Torney, Tanner

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Where is the Tainey family from?

You can see how Tainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tainey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tainey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Tainey family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tainey's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Tainey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tainey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Tainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tainey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tainey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Tainey. For the veterans among your Tainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tainey lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Tainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tainey in 1982 was 71, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tainey 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.

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