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Tangenberg Family History

Tangenberg 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: Langenberg, Vandenberg, Danenberg, Ringenberg, Kannenberg, Dannenberg

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Where is the Tangenberg family from?

You can see how Tangenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tangenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tangenberg families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tangenberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tangenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangenberg 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 60 census records available for the last name Tangenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangenberg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tangenberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tangenberg. For the veterans among your Tangenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tangenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tangenberg in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangenberg 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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