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Tankley Family History

Tankley 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: Tansley, Tanksley, Manley, Hanley, Tingley, Wansley, Sankey, Mackley

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Where is the Tankley family from?

You can see how Tankley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tankley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tankley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tankley families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tankley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tankley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tankley 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 Tankley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tankley. 60% of Tankley men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Tankley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tankley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tankley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tankley. For the veterans among your Tankley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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