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Taniser Family History

Taniser 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: Kaiser, Tanner, Tanzer, Manser, Lanier, Tansey, Zahniser, Manier

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Taniser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taniser 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Taniser. 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 13 military records available for the last name Taniser. For the veterans among your Taniser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taniser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Taniser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Taniser in 1963 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

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