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Tanenzapf Family History

Tanenzapf 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: Tanenbaum, Maenza, Pagenkopf, Taneja, Valenza, Valenzano, Takenaka

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Tanenzapf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanenzapf 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tanenzapf. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tanenzapf. For the veterans among your Tanenzapf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanenzapf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Tanenzapf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tanenzapf in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 2000.

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