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Tanbo Family History

Tanbo 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: Tano, Tango, Tang, Tan, Tao, Tasso, Kano, Sando, Tanabe, Tabor

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Where is the Tanbo family from?

You can see how Tanbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanbo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanbo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanbo's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanbo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanbo 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 Tanbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanbo 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tanbo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tanbo. For the veterans among your Tanbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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