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Tanisawa Family History

Tanisawa 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: Tanigawa, Tanaka, Nagasawa, Stanislaw, Tagawa, Lansaw, Randhawa

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Where is the Tanisawa family from?

You can see how Tanisawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanisawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanisawa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanisawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Tanisawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanisawa 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 14 census records available for the last name Tanisawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanisawa 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Tanisawa. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tanisawa. For the veterans among your Tanisawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanisawa lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Tanisawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tanisawa in 1980 was 61, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanisawa 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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