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Tekano Family History

Tekano 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: Takano, Kano, Tiano, Triano, Turano, Tano, Delano, Nakano, Leano

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tekano 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 23 census records available for the last name Tekano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekano 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tekano. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tekano. For the veterans among your Tekano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekano lifespan?

Average Tekano life expectancy in 1986 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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