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Tangedal Family History

Tangedal 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: Tangeman, Angel, Takeda, Mangel, Langdale, Tanguay, Mangal, Vangel

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Where is the Tangedal family from?

You can see how Tangedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangedal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tangedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tangedal families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangedal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tangedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangedal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tangedal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tangedal. 100% of Tangedal men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tangedal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Tangedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangedal 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Tangedal. 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 Tangedal. For the veterans among your Tangedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangedal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Tangedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tangedal in 1961 was 57, and 65 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tangedal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangedal 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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