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Tanzos Family History

Tanzos 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, Manzo, Santos, Banos, Tano, Thanos, Sanzo, Antos, Lanzo

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Where is the Tanzos family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanzos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanzos. 100% of Tanzos men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tanzos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzos 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tanzos. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tanzos. For the veterans among your Tanzos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tanzos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tanzos in 1971 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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