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Tackabury Family History

Tackabury 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: Marksbury, Tewksbury, Salisbury, Packard, Hanbury, Tankard

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Where is the Tackabury family from?

You can see how Tackabury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackabury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tackabury families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Tackabury families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Tackabury's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tackabury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackabury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tackabury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tackabury. 34% of Tackabury men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cattle Dealer
    23%

What Tackabury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Tackabury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackabury 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Tackabury. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tackabury. For the veterans among your Tackabury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackabury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tackabury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tackabury in 1967 was 81, and 29 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackabury 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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