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Taniza Family History

Taniza 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: Taira, Tanaka, Tani, Lanza, Canida, Danza, Panza, Ariza, Tapia

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Where is the Taniza family from?

You can see how Taniza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taniza family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Taniza families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Taniza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Taniza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taniza 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 8 census records available for the last name Taniza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taniza 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Taniza. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Taniza. For the veterans among your Taniza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taniza lifespan?

Average Taniza life expectancy in 2002 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taniza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taniza 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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