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Tanhoff Family History

Tanhoff 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: Danoff, Langhoff, Karhoff, Tarnoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Van Hoff, Lenhoff

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Where is the Tanhoff family from?

You can see how Tanhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tanhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tanhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanhoff 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 Tanhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanhoff. 50% of Tanhoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Tanhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Tanhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanhoff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tanhoff. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tanhoff. For the veterans among your Tanhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tanhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tanhoff in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanhoff 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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