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Tanham Family History

Tanham 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: Canham, Tatham, Lanham, Langham, Dunham, Latham, Barham, Lapham

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Where is the Tanham family from?

You can see how Tanham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tanham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tanham families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tanham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanham 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 390 census records available for the last name Tanham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanham 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Tanham. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tanham. For the veterans among your Tanham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanham lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Tanham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tanham in 1975 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanham 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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