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Tangar Family History

Tangar Surname 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: Tanger, Tang, Stanger, Tanner, Tanzer, Tatar, Ungar, Mangan, Sanger

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Where is the Tangar family from?

You can see how Tangar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tangar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tangar families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tangar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tangar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangar 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 74 census records available for the last name Tangar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tangar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Tangar. For the veterans among your Tangar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Tangar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tangar in 1980 was 76, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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