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Tangeman Family History

Tangeman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Tangemann: probably a habitational name for someone from Tange in Oldenburg or a topographic name for someone living on a sandy ridge between swamps or moors Middle Low German tange.

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


Similar surnames: Hageman, Danneman, Hegeman, Angerman, Vandeman, Lineman, Tangen

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Where is the Tangeman family from?

You can see how Tangeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tangeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tangeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tangeman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tangeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tangeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tangeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tangeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tangeman. 19% of Tangeman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Tangeman women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tangeman were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tangeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tangeman 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Tangeman. 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 560 military records available for the last name Tangeman. For the veterans among your Tangeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tangeman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tangeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tangeman in 1960 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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