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Tangquist Family History

Tangquist 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: Engquist, Sandquist, Ringquist, Anguish, Youngquist, Wahlquist

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Where is the Tangquist family from?

You can see how Tangquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tangquist families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tangquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangquist 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 29 census records available for the last name Tangquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangquist 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tangquist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tangquist. For the veterans among your Tangquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangquist lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Tangquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tangquist in 1973 was 63, and 83 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangquist 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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