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Tanu Family History

Tanu 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: Tang, Tan, Tann, Tano, Tani, Tank, Tant, Wang, Yang, Tong

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tanu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanu 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 Tanu. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tanu. For the veterans among your Tanu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanu lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Tanu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tanu in 1975 was 46, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanu 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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