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Tacan Family History

Tacan 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: Taran, Tahan, Tan, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Tatar, Balan, Tack

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Where is the Tacan family from?

You can see how Tacan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tacan family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tacan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Tacan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tacan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Tacan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Tacan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Tacan. For the veterans among your Tacan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tacan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tacan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tacan in 1968 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tacan 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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