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Tanza Family History

Tanza 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: Lanza, Danza, Panza, Tanzi, Manza, Tang, Tan, Rana, Taira, Landa

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Where is the Tanza family from?

You can see how Tanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tanza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tanza families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tanza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanza 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 209 census records available for the last name Tanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanza 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tanza. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tanza. For the veterans among your Tanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tanza in 1965 was 91, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanza 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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