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Tanney Family History

Tanney Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Irish (northern): perhaps from Gaelic tanaidh ‘thin’.

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


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Where is the Tanney family from?

You can see how Tanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Tanney families living in Essex. This was about 18% of all the recorded Tanney's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tanney families in 1891.
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What did your Tanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tanney. 75% of Tanney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanney 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Tanney. 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 672 military records available for the last name Tanney. For the veterans among your Tanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tanney in 1957 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanney 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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