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Tackly Family History

Tackly 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: Tack, Mackley, Tickle, Mackey, Tally, Ackley, Rackley, Kackley

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Where is the Tackly family from?

You can see how Tackly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tackly families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tackly's in USA. California had the highest population of Tackly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tackly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackly 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 immigration records available for the last name Tackly. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tackly. For the veterans among your Tackly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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