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Tanguy Family History

Tanguy Surname Meaning

Breton: from the personal name Tanguy originally a warrior's nickname composed of tan ‘fire’ and ki ‘dog’.

This surname is also found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Tanguy family from?

You can see how Tanguy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanguy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanguy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tanguy families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanguy's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Tanguy families in 1891.
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What did your Tanguy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Photographer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tanguy. 100% of Tanguy men worked as a Photographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Photographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Tanguy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanguy 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Tanguy. 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 171 military records available for the last name Tanguy. For the veterans among your Tanguy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanguy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tanguy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tanguy in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanguy 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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