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Tanaska Family History

Tanaska 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, Talaska, Trzaska, Galaska, Tanski, Tabaka, Laska, Kraska

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Where is the Tanaska family from?

You can see how Tanaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanaska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanaska family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanaska's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanaska 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 18 census records available for the last name Tanaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanaska 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tanaska. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tanaska. For the veterans among your Tanaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanaska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Tanaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tanaska in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanaska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanaska 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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