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Tanana Family History

Tanana 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, Hanna, Anania, Tanabe, Takano, Manna, Anand, Tann, Taran

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Where is the Tanana family from?

You can see how Tanana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tanana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Tanana families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanana's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tanana families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanana 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 Tanana ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tanana. 100% of Tanana men worked as a Hunter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Hunter
    100%

What Tanana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Tanana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanana 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Tanana. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tanana. For the veterans among your Tanana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tanana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tanana in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanana 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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