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Tackwell Family History

Tackwell 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, Rockwell, Blackwell, Stockwell, Sockwell, Markwell, Mackell

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Where is the Tackwell family from?

You can see how Tackwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tackwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tackwell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tackwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tackwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackwell 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 Tackwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tackwell. 50% of Tackwell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Tackwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Tackwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackwell 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 Tackwell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Tackwell. For the veterans among your Tackwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tackwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tackwell in 1965 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tackwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackwell 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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