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Tancredi Family History

Tancredi Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Tancredi composed of the ancient Germanic elements thank ‘thought’ + rēd ‘counsel advice’.

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


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Where is the Tancredi family from?

You can see how Tancredi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tancredi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tancredi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tancredi families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tancredi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tancredi families in 1891.
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What did your Tancredi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tancredi. 34% of Tancredi men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Tancredi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tancredi were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Barber
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Tancredi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tancredi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tancredi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tancredi. 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 774 military records available for the last name Tancredi. For the veterans among your Tancredi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tancredi lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tancredi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tancredi in 1947 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tancredi 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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