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Tanda Family History

Tanda 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: Landa, Banda, Kanda, Handa, Tande, Anda, Randa, Sanda, Tada, Manda

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Where is the Tanda family from?

You can see how Tanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tanda families living in Georgia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tanda's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Tanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanda. 40% of Tanda men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Tanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Tanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanda 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Tanda. 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 97 military records available for the last name Tanda. For the veterans among your Tanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tanda in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanda 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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