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Tanel Family History

Tanel 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: Tafel, Tavel, Hanel, Tranel, Taney, Daniel, Tang, Tan, Cane, Gabel

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Where is the Tanel family from?

You can see how Tanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tanel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Tanel families living in Shetland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tanel's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Tanel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanel 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 Tanel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanel. 60% of Tanel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Tanel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Tanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Tanel. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tanel. For the veterans among your Tanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tanel in 1958 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanel 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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