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Tanioka Family History

Tanioka 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: Tanaka, Taira, Fujioka, Tano, Kantola, Morioka, Tani, Banik, Ancona

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Where is the Tanioka family from?

You can see how Tanioka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanioka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tanioka families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tanioka's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tanioka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanioka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanioka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanioka. 100% of Tanioka men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tanioka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Tanioka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanioka 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Tanioka. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tanioka. For the veterans among your Tanioka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanioka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tanioka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tanioka in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanioka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanioka 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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