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Tanajewski Family History

Tanajewski Name 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: Majewski, Banaszewski, Rajewski, Gajewski, Krajewski, Janczewski

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tanajewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanajewski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tanajewski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 26 military records available for the last name Tanajewski. For the veterans among your Tanajewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanajewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tanajewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tanajewski in 1963 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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