Origins of the Tanna surname
About the Tannas
We have a total of 123 records for people with the last name Tanna.
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Interesting facts about Tanna
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tanna surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Tannas most likely to marry?
Woldeits
&
Akhanis
Our tell us which families married Tannas.
What are the most common Tanna first names?
John
Jack
Mary
Maria
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Common jobs for Tannas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tannas in 1921
Cook
1
Needlewoman
1
Nurse
1
Private Means
1
Schoolmistress
1
Common male occupations for Tannas in 1921
Butcher Slaughterman
2
Barman (Inn Serv)
1
Butcher
1
Butchers Boy
1
Cabinet Maker
1
