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Tahaney Family History

Tahaney Surname Meaning

from Ó Teitheanaigh see Taheny.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tahaney family from?

You can see how Tahaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tahaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tahaney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tahaney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tahaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahaney 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 Tahaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tahaney. 31% of Tahaney men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Tahaney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tahaney were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Tahaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tahaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahaney 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tahaney. 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 146 military records available for the last name Tahaney. For the veterans among your Tahaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahaney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tahaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tahaney in 1963 was 87, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahaney 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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