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Tanta Family History

Tanta Name 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: Ranta, Tata, Santa, Banta, Tant, Wanta, Fanta, Yanta, Hata, Tang

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Where is the Tanta family from?

You can see how Tanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanta family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanta's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Tanta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanta. 100% of Tanta 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Tanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanta 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tanta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tanta. For the veterans among your Tanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Tanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tanta in 1969 was 76, and 78 in 1978.

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