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Tankoff Family History

Tankoff 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: Danoff, Tarnoff, Janoff, Minkoff, Kanoff, Markoff, Tankard, Koff

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Where is the Tankoff family from?

You can see how Tankoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tankoff family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tankoff's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Tankoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankoff 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 25 census records available for the last name Tankoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankoff 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tankoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tankoff. For the veterans among your Tankoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankoff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Tankoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tankoff in 1979 was 80, and 58 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankoff 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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