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Tanson Family History

Tanson 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: Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Manson, Tandon, Janson, Ganson, Sanson, Danson

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Where is the Tanson family from?

You can see how Tanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Tanson families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tanson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Tanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tanson. 100% of Tanson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanson 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Tanson. 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 157 military records available for the last name Tanson. For the veterans among your Tanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tanson in 1968 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanson 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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