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Tahansen Family History

Tahansen 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: Johansen, Bahnsen, Hansen, Hanson, Gansen, Tannen, Tansey, Hansel

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Where is the Tahansen family from?

You can see how Tahansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahansen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tahansen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tahansen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tahansen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahansen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Tahansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahansen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tahansen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tahansen. For the veterans among your Tahansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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