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Tantype Family History

Tantype 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: Tanabe, Tantalo, Tande, Tate, Tintle, Tarte, Sante, Ante, Fante

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tantype. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantype 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tantype. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tantype. For the veterans among your Tantype ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantype lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Tantype life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tantype in 1979 was 67, and 70 in 2000.

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