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Tachey Family History

Tachey 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: Tache, Hachey, Achey, Tacey, Teachey, Tacheny, Bacher, Rachel, Kachel

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Where is the Tachey family from?

You can see how Tachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tachey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tachey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tachey families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tachey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tachey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tachey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Tachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tachey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tachey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tachey. For the veterans among your Tachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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