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Tansell Family History

Tansell Surname Meaning

see Tanswell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tansell family from?

You can see how Tansell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tansell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tansell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tansell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tansell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tansell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tansell 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 Tansell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tansell. 50% of Tansell men worked as a Chef and 100% of Tansell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chef
    50%
  • Transport Driver Heavy Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tansell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tansell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tansell. 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 161 military records available for the last name Tansell. For the veterans among your Tansell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Tansell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tansell in 1969 was 83, and 78 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tansell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansell 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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