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Tanchain Family History

Tanchain 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: Minchin, Mancha, Chain, Turchin, Thain, Machin, Rachlin, Banahan

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Where is the Tanchain family from?

You can see how Tanchain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanchain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanchain family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanchain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanchain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanchain 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 9 census records available for the last name Tanchain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanchain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tanchain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tanchain. For the veterans among your Tanchain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanchain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tanchain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tanchain in 1970 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanchain 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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