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Tandley Family History

Tandley 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: Tansley, Handley, Mandley, Standley, Manley, Hanley, Sandler, Lindley

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Where is the Tandley family from?

You can see how Tandley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tandley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tandley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tandley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tandley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tandley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Tandley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tandley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tandley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tandley. For the veterans among your Tandley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tandley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tandley

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