Origins of the Tanaka surname
About the Tanakas
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Interesting facts about Tanaka
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tanaka surname. The oldest one dates back to 1917.
Who were Tanakas most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tanakas.
What are the most common Tanaka first names?
Minoru
George
Yoshiko
Shizuko
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Common jobs for Tanakas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tanakas in 1921
Clerk
1
Midwives And Practical Nurses
1
Stenographers And Typists
1
Common male occupations for Tanakas in 1921
Farm Hands
17
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
14
Tinsmiths
12
Sales Clerks
11
Carpenters
10
