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Tantow Family History

Tantow 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: Tanton, Manton, Stanton, Taunton, Banton, Santos, Canto, Kantor, Tano

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Where is the Tantow family from?

You can see how Tantow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tantow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tantow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tantow families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tantow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tantow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tantow 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 149 census records available for the last name Tantow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantow 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Tantow. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tantow. For the veterans among your Tantow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tantow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tantow in 1968 was 87, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tantow 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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