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Tani Family History

Tani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tano, a pet form of a personal name ending in -ano, notably Gaetano or Montano.

Japanese: written 谷 ‘valley’. It is a topographic name taken by many families and found chiefly in western Japan.

The most ancient bearers are listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

Tani is also a common element in many other surnames, so some instances in America could be shortened versions of these.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tani family from?

You can see how Tani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tani family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tani's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tani families in 1880.
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What did your Tani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tani. 100% of Tani men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Tani lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tani in 1953 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tani 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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