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Tangbakken Family History

Tangbakken 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: Bakken, Tangen, Van Aken, Ten Haken, Van Auken, Mangan, Tabak, Tanabe

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Where is the Tangbakken family from?

You can see how Tangbakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangbakken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tangbakken family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangbakken's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Tangbakken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangbakken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tangbakken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tangbakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangbakken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tangbakken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tangbakken. For the veterans among your Tangbakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangbakken lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Tangbakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tangbakken in 1986 was 83, and 85 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangbakken 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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