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Tangas Family History

Tangas 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: Kangas, Mangas, Tang, Mangan, Panas, Angus, Tanguay, Mangal, Vargas

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Where is the Tangas family from?

You can see how Tangas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tangas family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangas's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Tangas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangas 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 134 census records available for the last name Tangas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangas 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 Tangas. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tangas. For the veterans among your Tangas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Tangas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tangas in 1967 was 68, and 42 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangas 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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