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Tankey Family History

Tankey 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: Sankey, Tansey, Mankey, Tanke, Taskey, Stankey, Tanney, Yankey

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Where is the Tankey family from?

You can see how Tankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tankey family living in Shropshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tankey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tankey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Tankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tankey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tankey. For the veterans among your Tankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tankey in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankey 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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