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Tangal Family History

Tangal 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: Mangal, Tang, Angel, Mangan, Kangas, Tantalo, Canal, Mangel, Tanguay

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangal 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 28 census records available for the last name Tangal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangal 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tangal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tangal. For the veterans among your Tangal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Tangal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tangal in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangal 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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