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Tanako Family History

Tanako 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, Kaneko, Tabak, Tanabe, Takano, Tantalo, Tano, Tamaki, Janko

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Where is the Tanako family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanako 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 Tanako ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Tanako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanako 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tanako. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tanako. For the veterans among your Tanako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanako lifespan?

Average Tanako life expectancy in 1994 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanako 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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