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Tangwall Family History

Tangwall 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: Engwall, Dingwall, Langwell, Bagwell, Tantalo, Tindall, Sandall

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Where is the Tangwall family from?

You can see how Tangwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangwall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tangwall family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tangwall's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tangwall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangwall 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 63 census records available for the last name Tangwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangwall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tangwall. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tangwall. For the veterans among your Tangwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangwall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tangwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tangwall in 1967 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangwall 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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