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Tanoose Family History

Tanoose 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: Kanouse, Tanous, Banse, Tanabe, Larose, Santos, Banos, Tano, Tande

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Where is the Tanoose family from?

You can see how Tanoose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanoose family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanoose family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanoose's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tanoose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanoose 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 11 census records available for the last name Tanoose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanoose 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tanoose. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tanoose. For the veterans among your Tanoose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanoose lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Tanoose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tanoose in 1989 was 60, and 74 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanoose 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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