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Tanash Family History

Tanash 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: Nash, Tanabe, Ganesh, Panas, Tanaka, Tash, Taras, Barash, Balash

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Where is the Tanash family from?

You can see how Tanash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanash families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tanash's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tanash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanash ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tanash ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tanash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanash 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tanash. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tanash. For the veterans among your Tanash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanash lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Tanash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tanash in 1976 was 84, and 99 in 1997.

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