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Tando Family History

Tando 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: Sando, Lando, Ando, Tano, Tande, Bando, Pando, Dando, Tandy, Rando

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Where is the Tando family from?

You can see how Tando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tando family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tando families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tando families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tando's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tando families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tando 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 371 census records available for the last name Tando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tando 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Tando. 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 62 military records available for the last name Tando. For the veterans among your Tando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tando lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tando in 1966 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tando 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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