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Tanzola Family History

Tanzola 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: Kantola, Gazzola, Arzola, Mazzola, Parola, Tanzer, Mangold, Manzo

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Where is the Tanzola family from?

You can see how Tanzola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanzola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tanzola families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tanzola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanzola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanzola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanzola. 36% of Tanzola men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Tanzola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Tanzola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzola 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Tanzola. 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 176 military records available for the last name Tanzola. For the veterans among your Tanzola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzola lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Tanzola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tanzola in 1945 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanzola 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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