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Tanguma Family History

Tanguma Surname Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Tanguma family from?

You can see how Tanguma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanguma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Tanguma families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Tanguma's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tanguma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanguma 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 did your Tanguma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanguma. 56% of Tanguma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tanguma women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Common Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tanguma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Tanguma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanguma 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Tanguma. 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 129 military records available for the last name Tanguma. For the veterans among your Tanguma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanguma lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tanguma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tanguma in 1960 was 52, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanguma 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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