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Tangley Family History

Tangley 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: Tingley, Langley, Tansley, Tangney, Angley, Manley, Hanley, Wansley

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Where is the Tangley family from?

You can see how Tangley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tangley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tangley families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tangley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Tangley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Tangley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tangley. For the veterans among your Tangley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tangley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tangley in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangley 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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