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Tacktill Family History

Tacktill 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: Mackrell, Antill, Tantillo, Gaskill, Parkhill, Rockhill, Mackall

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tacktill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacktill 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tacktill. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Tacktill. For the veterans among your Tacktill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tacktill lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Tacktill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tacktill in 1978 was 89, and 83 in 1999.

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