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Tankred Family History

Tankred 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: Tankard, Manfred, Tanke, Tancredi, Tangredi, Anker, Tanner, Tanzer

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Where is the Tankred family from?

You can see how Tankred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankred family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tankred families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tankred family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tankred's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tankred families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankred 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 58 census records available for the last name Tankred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankred 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tankred. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tankred. For the veterans among your Tankred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankred lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Tankred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tankred in 1971 was 73, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankred 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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