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Tankin Family History

Tankin 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: Hankin, Mankin, Rankin, Tonkin, Haskin, Makin, Tarin, Tann, Lakin

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Where is the Tankin family from?

You can see how Tankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tankin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Tankin families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tankin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tankin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankin 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 Tankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tankin. 28% of Tankin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tankin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tankin were Caterer and Caterer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Caterer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Caterer
    50%

What Tankin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Tankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankin 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Tankin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tankin. For the veterans among your Tankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Tankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tankin in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tankin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankin 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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