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Tannehill Family History

Tannehill Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Tannahill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tannehill family from?

You can see how Tannehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannehill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tannehill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tannehill families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tannehill's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tannehill families in 1891.
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What did your Tannehill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannehill. 20% of Tannehill men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Tannehill women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tannehill were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tannehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannehill 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Tannehill. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tannehill. For the veterans among your Tannehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannehill lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tannehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tannehill in 1955 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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