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 Tantes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tantes Family History

Tantes 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: Dantes, Antes, Tates, Gates, Tanner, Ganter, Tanzer, Panter, Mantel

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tantes family from?

You can see how Tantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tantes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tantes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tantes family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tantes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tantes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tantes 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 Tantes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Tantes

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Tantes. 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 Tantes immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Tantes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tantes family history

Discover More

What is the average Tantes lifespan?

Average Tantes life expectancy in 1991 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tantes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tantes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tantes family tree

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