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Tackitt Family History

Tackitt Surname Meaning

Variant of Tackett.

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


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Where is the Tackitt family from?

You can see how Tackitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tackitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Tackitt families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tackitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tackitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackitt 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 Tackitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tackitt. 27% of Tackitt men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Tackitt women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tackitt were Farm Operator and New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Tackitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tackitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackitt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tackitt. 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 794 military records available for the last name Tackitt. For the veterans among your Tackitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackitt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tackitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tackitt in 1954 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackitt 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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