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Tactay Family History

Tactay 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: Tatar, Tata, Ratay, Talty, Tacey, Tastad, Tacy, Mackay, Maclay, Hata

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Where is the Tactay family from?

You can see how Tactay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tactay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tactay family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Tactay's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tactay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tactay 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 Tactay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tactay. 100% of Tactay 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
    100%

What Tactay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tactay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tactay 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Tactay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tactay. For the veterans among your Tactay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tactay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tactay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tactay in 1966 was 32, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tactay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tactay 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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