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Tanguis Family History

Tanguis 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: Anguish, Angus, Tanguay, Tanguma, Mangus, Tanis, Tanous, Mangis, Tang

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Where is the Tanguis family from?

You can see how Tanguis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanguis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanguis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tanguis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanguis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tanguis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Tanguis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanguis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tanguis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tanguis. For the veterans among your Tanguis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanguis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tanguis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tanguis in 1958 was 51, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanguis 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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