Tacker Family History

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Tacker Name Meaning

German (Frisian): variant of Tack. South German (Täcker): occupational name for a weaver of mats, from an agent derivative of Middle High German tacke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hacker, Tucker, Packer, Stacker, Acker, Zacker, Thacker, Backer

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Tacker Family Origin

Where is the Tacker family from?

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You can see how Tacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tacker families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Tacker families living in Devon. This was about 13% of all the recorded Tacker's in the UK. Devon had the highest population of Tacker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Tacker Family Occupations

What did your Tacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Tacker. 3% of Tacker men worked as a Gardener and 38% of Tacker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tacker were Assistant Roller Drop Forging Steel engineering Works Heavy Worker and Shorthand Typist

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Gardener
    3%
  • Miner Worker Below H
    3%
  • Admiralty Engineer (civil) Overseer
    2%
  • Assistant Roller Drop Forging Steel engineering Works Heavy Worker
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Asst Fath In Builder Assist
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Tacker Historical Records

What Tacker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tacker. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tacker. For the veterans among your Tacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tacker Life Expectancy

What is the average Tacker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tacker in 1949 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tacker 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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