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Tanada Family History

Tanada Name 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: Tanaka, Canada, Landa, Banda, Kanda, Takeda, Tanabe, Handa, Tande

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Where is the Tanada family from?

You can see how Tanada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tanada families living in Hawaii. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tanada's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tanada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanada. 100% of Tanada men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Tanada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanada 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Tanada. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tanada. For the veterans among your Tanada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanada lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tanada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tanada in 1962 was 40, and 90 in 2003.

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