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Tancio Family History

Tancio 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: Cancio, Tano, Tani, Ciancio, Manco, Sancho, Cancro, Nuncio, Cancino

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Where is the Tancio family from?

You can see how Tancio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tancio family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tancio families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tancio's in USA. California had the highest population of Tancio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tancio 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 23 census records available for the last name Tancio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tancio 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tancio. 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 Tancio. For the veterans among your Tancio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tancio lifespan?

Average Tancio life expectancy in 2003 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tancio 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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