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Taniges Family History

Taniges 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: Tanger, Manges, Tangen, Tautges, Tanis, Daniel, Tang, Stanger, Gange

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Where is the Taniges family from?

You can see how Taniges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taniges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Taniges families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Taniges's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Taniges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taniges 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 60 census records available for the last name Taniges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taniges 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Taniges. 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 25 military records available for the last name Taniges. For the veterans among your Taniges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taniges lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Taniges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Taniges in 1968 was 80, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taniges 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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