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Tahey Family History

Tahey 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: Fahey, Vahey, Trahey, Tacey, Taney, Lahey, Carey, Tafel, Paley, Hey

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Where is the Tahey family from?

You can see how Tahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Tahey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tahey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tahey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahey 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 Tahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tahey. 64% of Tahey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tahey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tahey were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Tahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Tahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahey 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tahey. 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 102 military records available for the last name Tahey. For the veterans among your Tahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Tahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tahey in 1978 was 91, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahey 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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