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Tankle Family History

Tankle 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: Tanke, Tinkle, Tanabe, Tickle, Finkle, Hanke, Tande, Tintle, Angle

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Where is the Tankle family from?

You can see how Tankle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tankle families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tankle's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tankle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankle 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 Tankle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tankle. 50% of Tankle women worked as a Tailoress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Tankle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Tankle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankle 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Tankle. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tankle. For the veterans among your Tankle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tankle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tankle in 1962 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tankle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankle 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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