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Tanry Family History

Tanry 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: Tandy, Manry, Tarry, Taney, Henry, Tang, Tan, Taira, Terry, Gandy

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Where is the Tanry family from?

You can see how Tanry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tanry families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tanry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tanry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanry 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tanry. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tanry. For the veterans among your Tanry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanry 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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