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Tanovich Family History

Tanovich 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: Stanovich, Radovich, Trbovich, Sankovich, Marovich, Matovich

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Where is the Tanovich family from?

You can see how Tanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanovich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tanovich family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanovich's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Tanovich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanovich 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 66 census records available for the last name Tanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanovich 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tanovich. 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 Tanovich. For the veterans among your Tanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanovich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Tanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tanovich in 1970 was 81, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanovich 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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