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Tankesley Family History

Tankesley 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: Tankersley, Tanksley, Tansley, Wansley, Ansley, Akeley, Hansley

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Where is the Tankesley family from?

You can see how Tankesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tankesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Tankesley families living in Kentucky. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tankesley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tankesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankesley 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 Tankesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Textile Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tankesley. 46% of Tankesley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tankesley women worked as a Textile Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tankesley were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Textile Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Tankesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tankesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankesley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tankesley. 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 202 military records available for the last name Tankesley. For the veterans among your Tankesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankesley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tankesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tankesley in 1964 was 79, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankesley 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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