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Tankenoff Family History

Tankenoff 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: Angeloff, Tarnoff, Antonoff, Takano, Tannen, Danoff, Langhoff

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Where is the Tankenoff family from?

You can see how Tankenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankenoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tankenoff family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tankenoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Tankenoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankenoff 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 Tankenoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tankenoff. 100% of Tankenoff women worked as a Cashier.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Tankenoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Tankenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankenoff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tankenoff. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tankenoff. For the veterans among your Tankenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankenoff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Tankenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tankenoff in 1953 was 67, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankenoff 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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