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Tanguay Family History

Tanguay Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breton Tanguy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tanguay family from?

You can see how Tanguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanguay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanguay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Tanguay families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanguay's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Tanguay families in 1891.
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What did your Tanguay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanguay. 20% of Tanguay men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Tanguay women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanguay were Janitor and Spinner.

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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
    20%
  • Weaver
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Spinner
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tanguay. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tanguay. For the veterans among your Tanguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanguay lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tanguay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tanguay in 1949 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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