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Tranquille Family History

Tranquille 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: Granville, Ronquillo, Glanville, Banville, Arquilla, Trinque

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Where is the Tranquille family from?

You can see how Tranquille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranquille family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tranquille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Tranquille families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tranquille's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tranquille families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranquille 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 Tranquille ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tranquille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Tranquille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranquille 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tranquille. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tranquille. For the veterans among your Tranquille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranquille lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Tranquille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tranquille in 1973 was 89, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tranquille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranquille 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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