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Tancak Family History

Tancak 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: Tanck, Tack, Tabak, Tanaka, Janca, Zanca, Danca, Tasca, Manak, Manca

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Where is the Tancak family from?

You can see how Tancak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tancak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tancak family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tancak's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Tancak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tancak 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 52 census records available for the last name Tancak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tancak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tancak. 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 Tancak. For the veterans among your Tancak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tancak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Tancak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tancak in 1974 was 72, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tancak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tancak 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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