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Tannish Family History

Tannish 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: Annis, Standish, Tennis, Danish, Barnish, Stanish, Hannis, Mannis

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Where is the Tannish family from?

You can see how Tannish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Tannish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Tannish families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannish's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tannish families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tannish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tannish. 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 Tannish. For the veterans among your Tannish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Tannish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tannish in 1974 was 40, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannish 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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