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Tahan Family History

Tahan Surname Meaning

Arabic and Jewish (from Syria): occupational name from Arabic ṭaḥḥān ‘miller’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tahan family from?

You can see how Tahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tahan families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tahan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tahan families in 1891.
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What did your Tahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tahan. 22% of Tahan men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Tahan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tahan were Farmer and Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Grocery Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Grocery Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahan 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Tahan. 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 191 military records available for the last name Tahan. For the veterans among your Tahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tahan in 1958 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahan 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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