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Tanttila Family History

Tanttila 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: Anttila, Marttila, Mattila, Rantala, Tantalo, Dattilo, Kantola, Attia

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Where is the Tanttila family from?

You can see how Tanttila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanttila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tanttila family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanttila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tanttila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanttila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tanttila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tanttila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanttila 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tanttila. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tanttila. For the veterans among your Tanttila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanttila lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Tanttila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tanttila in 1992 was 70, and 58 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanttila 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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