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Tankins Family History

Tankins 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: Rankins, Mankins, Hankins, Hankin, Hawkins, Jenkins, Adkins, Mankin

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Where is the Tankins family from?

You can see how Tankins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tankins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tankins families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tankins's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tankins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankins 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 Tankins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tankins. 75% of Tankins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Tankins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankins 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Tankins. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tankins. For the veterans among your Tankins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tankins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tankins in 1968 was 92, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankins 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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