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Tsay Name Meaning

Chinese: variant of Cai .

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


Similar surnames: Tsai, Tay, Tsao, Asay, Tse, Tsui, Tian, Tso, May, Tea

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There are 38 census records available for the last name Tsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Tsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tsay in 1986 was 67, and 53 in 2004.

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