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Tanquist Family History

Tanquist 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: Runquist, Winquist, Granquist, Enquist, Stenquist, Sandquist

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Where is the Tanquist family from?

You can see how Tanquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanquist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tanquist families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tanquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tanquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanquist 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 217 census records available for the last name Tanquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanquist 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tanquist. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tanquist. For the veterans among your Tanquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanquist lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Tanquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tanquist in 1969 was 88, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanquist 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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