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Tantay Family History

Tantay 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: Tatar, Ranta, Tata, Tantalo, Santry, Tanguay, Tansey, Santa, Ratay

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tantay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Tantay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tantay. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Tantay. For the veterans among your Tantay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantay lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Tantay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tantay in 1986 was 82, and 59 in 2004.

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