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Tacker Family History

Tacker Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name for someone from Tacke in North Rhine-Westphalia.

South German (Täcker): occupational name for a weaver of mats from an agent derivative of Middle High German tacke.

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


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You can see how Tacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Tacker families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tacker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tacker families in 1911.
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What did your Tacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tacker. 100% of Tacker women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tacker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tacker. For the veterans among your Tacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tacker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tacker in 1949 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tacker 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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