Origins of the Taney surname
About the Taneys
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Interesting facts about Taney
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We have for the Taney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Taney first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Taneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Taneys in 1921
Laundress
3
General Servant Domestic
2
Telephone Operator
2
... Operative
2
Agricultural Labourers Wife
1
Common male occupations for Taneys in 1921
Photographer
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
General Labourer
3
... Operative
3
Clerks
2
