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Taneys Family History

Taneys 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: Taney, Haney, Tawney, Takes, Tansey, Banes, Danes, Baney, Sanes

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Where is the Taneys family from?

You can see how Taneys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taneys family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Taneys family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Taneys's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Taneys families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Taneys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taneys 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Taneys. 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 Taneys. For the veterans among your Taneys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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