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Tangua Family History

Tangua 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: Tanguay, Tanguma, Tang, Angus, Tanaka, Tanger, Taneja, Langa, Tangen

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Where is the Tangua family from?

You can see how Tangua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tangua family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tangua's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tangua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangua 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 47 census records available for the last name Tangua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangua 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 Tangua. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tangua. For the veterans among your Tangua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangua lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Tangua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tangua in 1994 was 59, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangua 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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