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Tangye Family History

Tangye Surname Meaning

A 16th-century reintroduction of the Breton name which gave rise to Tingey. It is seen at first in Cornwall as a given name and the surname may have actually arisen in Cornwall.

Compare also Tanguy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tangye family from?

You can see how Tangye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tangye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Tangye families living in Cornwall. This was about 61% of all the recorded Tangye's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tangye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tangye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tangye. 67% of Tangye men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Tangye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tangye were Lead Miner Underground Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Lead Miner Underground Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Tangye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tangye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangye 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Tangye. 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 176 military records available for the last name Tangye. For the veterans among your Tangye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tangye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tangye in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangye 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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