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Tangster Family History

Tangster 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: Sangster, Tanger, Ganster, Wagster, Banister, Master, Stanger

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Where is the Tangster family from?

You can see how Tangster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangster family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Tangster families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Tangster family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangster's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tangster families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangster 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 18 census records available for the last name Tangster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangster 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tangster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tangster. For the veterans among your Tangster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tangster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tangster

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