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Tansiel Family History

Tansiel 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: Tansill, Daniel, Dansie, Tansey, Hansel, Faniel, Tansley, Ansel

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Where is the Tansiel family from?

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

What did your Tansiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tansiel. 38% of Tansiel men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Tansiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Tansiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansiel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tansiel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tansiel. For the veterans among your Tansiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansiel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Tansiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tansiel in 1968 was 67, and 67 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansiel 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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