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Tanimura Family History

Tanimura 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: Tamura, Taira, Yamamura, Kimura, Nakamura, Kawamura, Vancura, Bandura

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Where is the Tanimura family from?

You can see how Tanimura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanimura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tanimura families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tanimura's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanimura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanimura 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 Tanimura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanimura. 43% of Tanimura men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Tanimura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Tanimura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanimura 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Tanimura. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tanimura. For the veterans among your Tanimura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanimura lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tanimura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tanimura in 1969 was 67, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanimura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanimura 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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