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Tanton Family History

Tanton Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon and Kent): variant of Taunton.

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


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Where is the Tanton family from?

You can see how Tanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Tanton families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tanton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tanton families in 1891.
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What did your Tanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tanton. 22% of Tanton men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Tanton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanton were Horseman On Farm and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tanton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tanton. For the veterans among your Tanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tanton in 1953 was 46, and 56 in 2004.

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