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Tangvall Family History

Tangvall 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: Tantalo, Tindall, Sandall, Langdale, Tunstall, Tanguay, Bagnall

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tangvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangvall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tangvall. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Tangvall. For the veterans among your Tangvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangvall lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Tangvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tangvall in 1947 was 64, and 99 in 2001.

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