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Transky Family History

Transky 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: Stransky, Bransky, Lansky, Tansey, Trosky, Plansky, Trask, Transue

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Where is the Transky family from?

You can see how Transky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Transky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Transky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Transky families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Transky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Transky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Transky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Transky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Transky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Transky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Transky 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Transky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Transky. For the veterans among your Transky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Transky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Transky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Transky in 1975 was 59, and 84 in 1999.

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