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Tanek Family History

Tanek 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: Panek, Danek, Tank, Stanek, Tanck, Hanek, Wanek, Vanek, Janek, Yanek

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Where is the Tanek family from?

You can see how Tanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tanek families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tanek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanek 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 77 census records available for the last name Tanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanek 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tanek. 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 Tanek. For the veterans among your Tanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Tanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tanek in 1976 was 90, and 85 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanek 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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