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Tanihara Family History

Tanihara 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: Tahara, Tanigawa, Taira, Kurihara, Tankard, Tanaka, Ishihara

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Where is the Tanihara family from?

You can see how Tanihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanihara families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tanihara's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanihara 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 52 census records available for the last name Tanihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanihara 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tanihara. 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 Tanihara. For the veterans among your Tanihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanihara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Tanihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tanihara in 1968 was 60, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanihara 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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