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Tankowitz Family History

Tankowitz 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: Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz, Markowitz, Janowicz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Tankowitz family from?

You can see how Tankowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tankowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tankowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tankowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankowitz 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 28 census records available for the last name Tankowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankowitz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tankowitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tankowitz. For the veterans among your Tankowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Tankowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tankowitz in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankowitz 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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