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Tankesly Family History

Tankesly 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, Sankey, Takes, Tansey, Dankel, Hankes, Mankey

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Where is the Tankesly family from?

You can see how Tankesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankesly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tankesly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Tankesly families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tankesly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tankesly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankesly 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 Tankesly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tankesly. 100% of Tankesly men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Tankesly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Tankesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankesly 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tankesly. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tankesly. For the veterans among your Tankesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankesly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tankesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tankesly in 1966 was 64, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankesly 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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