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Tanvas Family History

Tanvas 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: Kangas, Navas, Panas, Havas, Savas, Taras, Banyas, Manas, Mangas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanvas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Tanvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanvas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tanvas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tanvas. For the veterans among your Tanvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanvas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tanvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tanvas in 1964 was 80, and 63 in 2002.

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