Tannor History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe founding heritage of the Tannor family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Tannor comes from when one of the family worked as a person who worked as the local tanner. This occupational surname was originally derived from the work that the original bearer did. In this case the original bearer treated animal skins with tannin in order to prevent the skins from decomposing so that they could use the leather to produce various goods. Occupational names frequently were derived from the principal object associated with the activity of the original bearer, such as tools or products. These types of occupational surnames are called metonymic surnames. Early Origins of the Tannor familyThe surname Tannor was first found in Devon, but we must look to Normandy to find the earliest record of the family. For it is there that Hugh de Tanur made grants to the Abbey of Culture, Normandy in 1082. 1 At that time, there was a variety of early spellings including Tannour, Le Tannur, Tannator and Le Tanur. 2 Later, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 would show the wide usage of the name and early variants throughout ancient Britain: Elfer Tannator, Sussex; John Tannarius, Oxfordshire; Philip le Tannour, Huntingdonshire; and Henry le Tanur, Nottinghamshire. 3 Early History of the Tannor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tannor research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1613, 1630, 1657, 1658, 1674, 1682, 1735 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Tannor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tannor Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Tannor has been spelled many different ways, including Tanner, Tannor and others. Early Notables of the Tannor familyAnother 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tannor Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Tannor family to IrelandSome of the Tannor family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Tannors to arrive in North America: Tannor Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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