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Tako Family History

Tako 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: Tao, Tak, Tano, Bako, Mako, Sako, Ko, Pak, Tang, Bao

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Where is the Tako family from?

You can see how Tako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tako family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tako families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tako family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tako's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tako families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tako 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 Tako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tako. 100% of Tako men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tako women worked as a Waitress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Tako family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Tako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tako 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Tako. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tako. For the veterans among your Tako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tako lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tako in 1968 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tako

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tako 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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