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Tangelder Family History

Tangelder 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: Langelier, Van Gelder, Gelder, Tingler, Tanger, Angeles, Angerer

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Where is the Tangelder family from?

You can see how Tangelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tangelder families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tangelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangelder 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 131 census records available for the last name Tangelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangelder 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tangelder. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tangelder. For the veterans among your Tangelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangelder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Tangelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tangelder in 1968 was 88, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangelder 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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