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Tannings Family History

Tannings 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: Mannings, Kanning, Manning, Nanninga, Hanning, Canning, Jennings

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Where is the Tannings family from?

You can see how Tannings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannings family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tannings families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannings's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Tannings families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Tannings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannings 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tannings. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tannings. For the veterans among your Tannings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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