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Tantzman Family History

Tantzman 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: Tanzman, Tangeman, Saltzman, Tatman, Kautzman, Hantman, Katzman

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Where is the Tantzman family from?

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

What did your Tantzman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Tantzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantzman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tantzman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tantzman. For the veterans among your Tantzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantzman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Tantzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tantzman in 1970 was 88, and 82 in 1997.

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