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Tanzell Family History

Tanzell 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: Mansell, Dalzell, Tanzer, Tinnell, Ansell, Tennell, Antell, Sandell

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Where is the Tanzell family from?

You can see how Tanzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tanzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanzell family living in Nevada. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tanzell's in USA. Nevada and 1 other state had the highest population of Tanzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tanzell. 100% of Tanzell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tanzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Tanzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tanzell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tanzell. For the veterans among your Tanzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Tanzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tanzell in 1972 was 80, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanzell 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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