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Tankersky Family History

Tankersky 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: Tankersley, Twersky, Kanevsky, Hankerson, Dankers, Tannery, Anderson

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Where is the Tankersky family from?

You can see how Tankersky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankersky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tankersky families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tankersky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tankersky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankersky 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 46 census records available for the last name Tankersky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankersky 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 immigration records available for the last name Tankersky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tankersky. For the veterans among your Tankersky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankersky lifespan?

Average Tankersky life expectancy in 1978 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankersky 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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