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Tackus Family History

Tackus 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: Backus, Tack, Malkus, Takes, Barkus, Sacks, Eachus, Tacker, Markus

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Where is the Tackus family from?

You can see how Tackus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tackus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tackus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tackus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tackus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackus 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tackus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tackus. For the veterans among your Tackus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Tackus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tackus in 1964 was 41, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackus 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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