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Tangard Family History

Tangard 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: Tankard, Haggard, Agard, Bongard, Wingard, Taggart, Tanger, Hansard

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Where is the Tangard family from?

You can see how Tangard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tangard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tangard family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tangard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangard 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 85 census records available for the last name Tangard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangard 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 Tangard. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tangard. For the veterans among your Tangard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangard lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Tangard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tangard in 1982 was 80, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangard 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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