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Tanea Family History

Tanea 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: Taneja, Taney, Tang, Tan, Cane, Rana, Taira, Landa, Dana, Tafel

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Where is the Tanea family from?

You can see how Tanea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tanea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Tanea family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanea's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tanea families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanea 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 52 census records available for the last name Tanea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanea 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tanea. 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 Tanea. For the veterans among your Tanea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanea lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Tanea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tanea in 1969 was 59, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanea 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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