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Tachis Family History

Tachis 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: Sachs, Stathis, Tache, Machi, Wachs, Dachs, Machin, Eachus, Tarshis

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Where is the Tachis family from?

You can see how Tachis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tachis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tachis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Tachis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tachis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tachis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tachis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tachis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tachis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tachis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tachis. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tachis. For the veterans among your Tachis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tachis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Tachis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tachis in 1975 was 77, and 70 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tachis 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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