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Tanquary Family History

Tanquary Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tannery, Tanguay, Tandberg, Quarry, Taggart, Banbury, Danbury

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Where is the Tanquary family from?

You can see how Tanquary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanquary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tanquary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Tanquary families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tanquary's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tanquary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanquary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tanquary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tanquary. 45% of Tanquary men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Tanquary women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tanquary were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Telegraph Operator
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tanquary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanquary 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Tanquary. 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 474 military records available for the last name Tanquary. For the veterans among your Tanquary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanquary lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tanquary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tanquary in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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