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Tanka Family History

Tanka 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, Trnka, Tank, Lanka, Tanke, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka, Tarka

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Where is the Tanka family from?

You can see how Tanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Tanka families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tanka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tanka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanka. 43% of Tanka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tanka women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Printer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Tanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanka 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Tanka. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tanka. For the veterans among your Tanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tanka in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanka 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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