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Tankersly Family History

Tankersly Name 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: Tankersley, Hankerson, Dankers, Tanksley, Wackerly, Ackerly, Tannery

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Where is the Tankersly family from?

You can see how Tankersly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankersly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tankersly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Tankersly families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tankersly's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tankersly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankersly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tankersly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tankersly. 43% of Tankersly men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tankersly women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tankersly were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tankersly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankersly 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tankersly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 349 military records available for the last name Tankersly. For the veterans among your Tankersly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tankersly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tankersly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tankersly in 1970 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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