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Tankson Family History

Tankson 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: Bankson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Manson, Jackson, Tandon, Hinkson

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Where is the Tankson family from?

You can see how Tankson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tankson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tankson families living in Mississippi. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tankson's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Tankson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankson 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 Tankson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tankson. 100% of Tankson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tankson women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tankson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Tankson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankson 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 Tankson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tankson. For the veterans among your Tankson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tankson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tankson in 1968 was 30, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tankson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tankson 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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