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Tackson Family History

Tackson 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: Jackson, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Tackman, Buckson, Wickson

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Where is the Tackson family from?

You can see how Tackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tackson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Tackson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tackson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tackson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackson 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 Tackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tackson. 100% of Tackson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackson 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tackson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tackson. For the veterans among your Tackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Tackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tackson in 1982 was 86, and 58 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tackson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackson 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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