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Tananger Family History

Tananger 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: Tanner, Tanger, Waninger, Stanger, Tanzer, Pranger, Langner, Tanabe

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Where is the Tananger family from?

You can see how Tananger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tananger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tananger families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tananger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tananger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tananger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tananger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tananger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tananger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Tananger. For the veterans among your Tananger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tananger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Tananger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tananger in 1972 was 83, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tananger 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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