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Tangel Family History

Tangel 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: Angel, Mangel, Vangel, Tanger, Langel, Tangen, Rangel, Dangel

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Where is the Tangel family from?

You can see how Tangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tangel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tangel family living in London. This was about 10% of all the recorded Tangel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tangel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangel 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 Tangel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tangel. 100% of Tangel men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Tangel women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tangel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Tangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangel 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Tangel. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tangel. For the veterans among your Tangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tangel in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangel 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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