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Tantala Family History

Tantala 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: Rantala, Tantalo, Kantola, Tanaka, Rintala, Hautala, Mandala, Hatala

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tantala 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 55 census records available for the last name Tantala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantala 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tantala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tantala. For the veterans among your Tantala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Tantala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tantala in 1968 was 45, and 75 in 1980.

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