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Tanzey Family History

Tanzey Name Meaning

see Tansey . see Tanser .

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


Similar surnames: Tanzer, Tansey, Tanney, Danzey, Taney, Manley, Hanley, Tanner, Haney

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Where is the Tanzey family from?

You can see how Tanzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanzey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tanzey families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tanzey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tanzey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanzey. 75% of Tanzey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Tenant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Tanzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanzey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tanzey. 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 130 military records available for the last name Tanzey. For the veterans among your Tanzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanzey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tanzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tanzey in 1962 was 58, and 58 in 2001.

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