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Tanghlyn Family History

Tanghlyn 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: Laughlin, Tanguay, Tangeman, Ganguly, Tamblyn, Tangen, Tangney

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Where is the Tanghlyn family from?

You can see how Tanghlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanghlyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanghlyn family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanghlyn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tanghlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanghlyn 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 5 census records available for the last name Tanghlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanghlyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tanghlyn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tanghlyn. For the veterans among your Tanghlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanghlyn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Tanghlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tanghlyn in 1979 was 67, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanghlyn 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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