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Tancos Family History

Tancos 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: Santos, Banos, Tano, Thanos, Antos, Manco, Lanclos, Janos, Danos

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Where is the Tancos family from?

You can see how Tancos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tancos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tancos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tancos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tancos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Tancos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tancos 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Tancos. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tancos. For the veterans among your Tancos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tancos lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tancos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tancos in 1977 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tancos 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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