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Tainan Family History

Tainan 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: Taira, Mannan, Dinan, Tann, Magnan, Taran, Guinan, Tannen, Talman

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Where is the Tainan family from?

You can see how Tainan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tainan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tainan families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tainan family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tainan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Tainan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Tainan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tainan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tainan. 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 military records available for the last name Tainan. For the veterans among your Tainan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tainan lifespan?

Average Tainan life expectancy in 1977 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tainan 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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