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Tanch Family History

Tanch 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: Ranch, Tasch, Tench, Tanck, Tinch, Tang, Tan, Lynch, Balch, March

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Where is the Tanch family from?

You can see how Tanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tanch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Tanch family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanch's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tanch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanch 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 313 census records available for the last name Tanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanch 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Tanch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Tanch. For the veterans among your Tanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Tanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tanch in 1966 was 75, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanch 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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