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Tanski Family History

Tanski Surname Meaning

Polish (Tański): habitational name for someone from Tańsk in Masovian Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tanski family from?

You can see how Tanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tanski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tanski families in 1891.
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What did your Tanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanski. 31% of Tanski men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Tanski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanski were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Tanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanski 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Tanski. 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 808 military records available for the last name Tanski. For the veterans among your Tanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tanski in 1950 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanski 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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