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Tantzer Family History

Tantzer 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: Tanzer, Gantzer, Lantzer, Tanner, Ganter, Panter, Kantner, Kanter

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Where is the Tantzer family from?

You can see how Tantzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tantzer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Tantzer families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Tantzer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tantzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tantzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tantzer 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 52 census records available for the last name Tantzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantzer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Tantzer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tantzer. For the veterans among your Tantzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Tantzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tantzer in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tantzer 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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