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Tanala Family History

Tanala 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, Takala, Tanabe, Rantala, Tantalo, Rajala, Canal, Anaya

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tanala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanala 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Tanala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tanala. For the veterans among your Tanala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanala lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Tanala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tanala in 1972 was 75, and 86 in 1990.

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