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Tannous Family History

Tannous Surname Meaning

Arabic (Levant): from the personal name Tannous a variant Arabic form of Latin Antonius (see Anthony and Antoun).

It is common among Christians.

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


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Where is the Tannous family from?

You can see how Tannous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tannous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tannous families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tannous's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tannous families in 1891.
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What did your Tannous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tannous. 43% of Tannous men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tannous women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Tannous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Tannous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannous 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Tannous. 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 92 military records available for the last name Tannous. For the veterans among your Tannous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tannous lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tannous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tannous in 1966 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tannous 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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