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Tansy Family History

Tansy Surname Meaning

see Tansey. see Tanser.

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


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Where is the Tansy family from?

You can see how Tansy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tansy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tansy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tansy family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tansy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tansy families in 1911.
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What did your Tansy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tansy. 48% of Tansy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tansy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tansy were Inspector and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Tansy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tansy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansy 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Tansy. 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 186 military records available for the last name Tansy. For the veterans among your Tansy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tansy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tansy in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tansy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansy 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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