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Tannak Family History

Tannak 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: Hanna, Tanner, Mannan, Tabak, Manna, Tann, Tanaka, Sanna, Hannam

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Where is the Tannak family from?

You can see how Tannak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tannak family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Tannak families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 2 Tannak families living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Tannak's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Tannak families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Tannak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tannak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tannak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tannak. For the veterans among your Tannak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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