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Tansler Family History

Tansler 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: Tasler, Tansley, Cansler, Fansler, Hansler, Sandler, Tanner, Tanzer

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Where is the Tansler family from?

You can see how Tansler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tansler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tansler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tansler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tansler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tansler 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 Tansler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tansler. 100% of Tansler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tansler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Tansler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tansler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tansler. For the veterans among your Tansler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansler lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Tansler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tansler in 1976 was 79, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tansler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansler 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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