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Tainow Family History

Tainow 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: Tarnow, Rainbow, Tino, Tano, Traino, Laino, Daino, Trainor, Rannow

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Where is the Tainow family from?

You can see how Tainow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tainow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tainow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Tainow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tainow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tainow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Tainow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tainow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tainow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tainow. For the veterans among your Tainow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tainow lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Tainow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tainow in 1984 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tainow 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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