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Tachau Family History

Tachau Surname 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: Bachar, Tache, Lachat, Machak, Macha, Bacha, Zachar, Schau, Chau

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Where is the Tachau family from?

You can see how Tachau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tachau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tachau families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tachau's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tachau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tachau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tachau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tachau 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Tachau. 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 Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Tachau. For the veterans among your Tachau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tachau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tachau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tachau in 1962 was 66, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tachau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tachau 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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