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Tanzler Family History

Tanzler 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: Tanzer, Kanzler, Sandler, Tanner, Tasler, Tendler, Kandler, Tinkler

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Where is the Tanzler family from?

You can see how Tanzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanzler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tanzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tanzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tanzler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanzler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Tanzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzler 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Tanzler. 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 230 military records available for the last name Tanzler. For the veterans among your Tanzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tanzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tanzler in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

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