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Tannenberg Family History

Tannenberg 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: Kannenberg, Dannenberg, Langenberg, Sonnenberg, Vandenberg, Danenberg

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Where is the Tannenberg family from?

You can see how Tannenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tannenberg families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tannenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tannenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tannenberg 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 Tannenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tannenberg. 100% of Tannenberg men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Tannenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Tannenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannenberg 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Tannenberg. 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 93 military records available for the last name Tannenberg. For the veterans among your Tannenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Tannenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tannenberg in 1968 was 74, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tannenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannenberg 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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