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Tansz Family History

Tansz 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: Gansz, Tang, Tan, Tasso, Banse, Banz, Tann, Ganz, Ranz, Hans

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Where is the Tansz family from?

You can see how Tansz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tansz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tansz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tansz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tansz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tansz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Tansz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Tansz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Tansz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tansz. For the veterans among your Tansz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansz lifespan?

Average Tansz life expectancy in 1968 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tansz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansz 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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