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Tane Family History

Tane 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: Tang, Tan, Cane, Lane, Tone, Tann, Kane, Dane, Tano, Tande

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Where is the Tane family from?

You can see how Tane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tane families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tane 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 Tane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tane. 78% of Tane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%

What Tane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tane 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Tane. 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 790 military records available for the last name Tane. For the veterans among your Tane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tane in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tane 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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