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Tackenburg Family History

Tackenburg 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: Hackenburg, Tecklenburg, Hackenberg, Falkenberg, Massenburg

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Where is the Tackenburg family from?

You can see how Tackenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tackenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tackenburg families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Tackenburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tackenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackenburg 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 Tackenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tackenburg. 100% of Tackenburg women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Tackenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tackenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackenburg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tackenburg. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tackenburg. For the veterans among your Tackenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackenburg lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Tackenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tackenburg in 1983 was 88, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tackenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackenburg 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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