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Tanzie Family History

Tanzie 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: Tanzi, Tanzer, Tanabe, Danzig, Tarzia, Tande, Tani, Dansie, Benzie

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Where is the Tanzie family from?

You can see how Tanzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanzie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tanzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Tanzie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tanzie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tanzie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzie 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 114 census records available for the last name Tanzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzie 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 Tanzie. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tanzie. For the veterans among your Tanzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Tanzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tanzie in 1963 was 82, and 44 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanzie 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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