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Tanksley Family History

Tanksley Surname Meaning

Apparently a shortened form of Tankersley.

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


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Where is the Tanksley family from?

You can see how Tanksley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanksley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanksley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Tanksley families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tanksley's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Tanksley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanksley 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 Tanksley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanksley. 33% of Tanksley men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Tanksley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanksley were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Tanksley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tanksley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanksley 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tanksley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tanksley. For the veterans among your Tanksley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanksley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tanksley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tanksley in 1944 was 24, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanksley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanksley 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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