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Tackney Family History

Tackney 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: Hackney, Mackley, Tawney, Tickner, Mackey, Ackley, Rackley, Brackney

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Where is the Tackney family from?

You can see how Tackney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tackney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Tackney families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tackney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tackney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackney 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 Tackney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tackney. 25% of Tackney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tackney women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tackney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tackney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackney 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Tackney. 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 190 military records available for the last name Tackney. For the veterans among your Tackney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tackney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tackney in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tackney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackney 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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