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Tanswell Family History

Tanswell Surname Meaning

Apparently from an unidentified or lost place called Daneswell, probably named with Old English wella ‘well, spring, stream’ as the final element.

Though the origin of the place-name cannot be certain due to a lack of medieval forms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tanswell family from?

You can see how Tanswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Tanswell families living in Dorset. This was about 16% of all the recorded Tanswell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Tanswell families in 1891.
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What did your Tanswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tanswell. 20% of Tanswell men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Tanswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanswell were Gardener and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Cowman
    15%
  • French Polisher
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Tanswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tanswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanswell 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Tanswell. 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 337 military records available for the last name Tanswell. For the veterans among your Tanswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanswell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Tanswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tanswell in 1956 was 54, and 55 in 1997.

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