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Tanzella Family History

Tanzella 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: Manzella, Vanella, Cannella, Tavella, Manella, Danella, Mazzella

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Where is the Tanzella family from?

You can see how Tanzella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanzella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanzella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tanzella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tanzella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzella 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 Tanzella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanzella. 38% of Tanzella men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Tanzella women worked as an Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Auto Body Builder
    38%
  • Printer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Tanzella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Tanzella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzella 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tanzella. 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 68 military records available for the last name Tanzella. For the veterans among your Tanzella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tanzella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tanzella in 1962 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanzella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanzella 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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