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Tancoek Family History

Tancoek 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: Hancock, Tanck, Tanner, Tanzer, Lance, Tack, Fancher, Tanabe, Panek

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Where is the Tancoek family from?

You can see how Tancoek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tancoek family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tancoek families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Tancoek's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tancoek families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tancoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tancoek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tancoek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tancoek. For the veterans among your Tancoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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