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Tancke Family History

Tancke 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: Tanke, Tanck, Tacke, Lance, Tack, Tanabe, Tache, Hance, Hanke, Tande

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Where is the Tancke family from?

You can see how Tancke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tancke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tancke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tancke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tancke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tancke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tancke 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 80 census records available for the last name Tancke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tancke 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tancke. 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 Tancke. For the veterans among your Tancke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tancke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Tancke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tancke in 1973 was 59, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tancke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tancke 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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