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Tacheny Family History

Tacheny Surname Meaning

Walloon: probably a variant of Tasseny itself an extinct surname which may be a derivative of a pet form of the personal name Eustache beginning with Tas- or alternatively a variant of Tasnier a nickname derived from Walloon tasson ‘badger’.

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


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Where is the Tacheny family from?

You can see how Tacheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacheny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tacheny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tacheny families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tacheny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tacheny families in 1911.
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What did your Tacheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tacheny. 72% of Tacheny men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tacheny women worked as a Weaver.

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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
    72%
  • Cement Finisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Tacheny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Tacheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacheny 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tacheny. 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 134 military records available for the last name Tacheny. For the veterans among your Tacheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tacheny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tacheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tacheny in 1966 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tacheny 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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