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Tacktor Family History

Tacktor 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: Factor, Tacker, Tator, Ticknor, Wactor, Docktor, Hector, Pastor

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Where is the Tacktor family from?

You can see how Tacktor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacktor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tacktor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tacktor families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tacktor's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tacktor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tacktor 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 53 census records available for the last name Tacktor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacktor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tacktor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tacktor. For the veterans among your Tacktor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tacktor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Tacktor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tacktor in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tacktor 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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