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Tagland Family History

Tagland Name 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: Ragland, Harland, Calland, Marland, Garland, Tallant, Mayland

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Where is the Tagland family from?

You can see how Tagland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tagland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Tagland families living in Iowa. This was about 81% of all the recorded Tagland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tagland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tagland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tagland. 100% of Tagland women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Tagland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagland 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Tagland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Tagland. For the veterans among your Tagland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Tagland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tagland in 1964 was 70, and 69 in 1998.

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