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Tainaka Family History

Tainaka 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: Tanaka, Takenaka, Tabaka, Trinka, Taira, Tabak, Tanabe, Anaya

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Where is the Tainaka family from?

You can see how Tainaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tainaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tainaka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Tainaka families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tainaka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tainaka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tainaka 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 44 census records available for the last name Tainaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tainaka 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tainaka. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tainaka. For the veterans among your Tainaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tainaka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tainaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tainaka in 1965 was 86, and 33 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tainaka 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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