This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tanlas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tanlas Family History

Tanlas 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: Canlas, Pallas, Barlas, Dallas, Salas, Kangas, Panas, Balas, Hallas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tanlas family from?

You can see how Tanlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanlas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tanlas families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Tanlas family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanlas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Tanlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tanlas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tanlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanlas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Tanlas

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Tanlas. 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.

View all Tanlas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tanlas. For the veterans among your Tanlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tanlas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tanlas family history

Discover More

What is the average Tanlas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanlas 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanlas

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tanlas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial