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Tandy Family History

Tandy Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands) and Irish: from the Middle English personal name Tandy a pet form of Andrew.

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The surname has been in Ireland since the 14th century especially in County Meath.

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


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Where is the Tandy family from?

You can see how Tandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tandy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 223 Tandy families living in Warwickshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tandy's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tandy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tandy 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 Tandy 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 Tandy. 14% of Tandy men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Tandy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tandy were Bricklayer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Tandy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Tandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tandy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tandy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Tandy. For the veterans among your Tandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tandy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tandy in 1947 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tandy 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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