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Tanchi Family History

Tanchi 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: Gandhi, Tache, Machi, Tani, Zanghi, Ranch, Mancha, Taguchi, Tasch

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Where is the Tanchi family from?

You can see how Tanchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanchi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanchi families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tanchi's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanchi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanchi 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 39 census records available for the last name Tanchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanchi 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tanchi. 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 Tanchi. For the veterans among your Tanchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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