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Tanger Family History

Tanger Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from the Tanger river or a habitational name from any of several places so named in Brandenburg and Pomerania.

Nickname for a waspish person from Middle Low German tanger ‘strong fresh biting sharp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Tanger families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tanger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tanger families in 1891.
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What did your Tanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tanger. 100% of Tanger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanger 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Tanger. 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 734 military records available for the last name Tanger. For the veterans among your Tanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tanger in 1963 was 82, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanger 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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