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Tansor Family History

Tansor 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: Tanner, Tasso, Tanzer, Manser, Anson, Mansour, Taylor, Tabor, Mansur

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Where is the Tansor family from?

You can see how Tansor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tansor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tansor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tansor families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tansor's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Tansor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tansor 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 166 census records available for the last name Tansor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tansor 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tansor. 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 71 military records available for the last name Tansor. For the veterans among your Tansor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tansor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tansor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tansor in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tansor 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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