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Tsai Family History

Tsai Surname Meaning

Chinese:: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 蔡 and 才 see Cai

1 and alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 宰 and 載 see Zai

1 and Cantonese form of the surname 齊 see Qi

Cantonese form of the surname 柴 see Chai

variant Romanization of the surname 崔 see Cui.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tsai family from?

You can see how Tsai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tsai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tsai families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsai's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tsai families in 1911.
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What did your Tsai ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tsai. 100% of Tsai men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Tsai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsai 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tsai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tsai. For the veterans among your Tsai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsai lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tsai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tsai in 1967 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsai 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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