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Tanky Family History

Tanky 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: Tandy, Tank, Tanke, Taney, Tang, Tan, Bank, Rank, Banks, Gandy

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Where is the Tanky family from?

You can see how Tanky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tanky families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanky's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tanky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanky 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 52 census records available for the last name Tanky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tanky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tanky. For the veterans among your Tanky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanky lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Tanky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tanky in 1988 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanky 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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