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Tansel Family History

Tansel 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: Tansey, Hansel, Ansel, Stansel, Nansel, Mansel, Daniel, Mansell

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Where is the Tansel family from?

You can see how Tansel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tansel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tansel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tansel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tansel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tansel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tansel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tansel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tansel. 46% of Tansel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Loader
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Tansel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tansel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tansel. 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 146 military records available for the last name Tansel. For the veterans among your Tansel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tansel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tansel in 1962 was 78, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tansel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansel 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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