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Tainsh Family History

Tainsh Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tainsh family from?

You can see how Tainsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tainsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tainsh families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 6 Tainsh families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tainsh's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tainsh families in 1911.
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What did your Tainsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tainsh. 100% of Tainsh men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tainsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tainsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tainsh 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Tainsh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Tainsh. For the veterans among your Tainsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tainsh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tainsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tainsh in 1960 was 54, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tainsh 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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