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Tafs Family History

Tafs 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: Taft, Tams, Taus, Taff, Tays, Tang, Tan, Ras, Bass, Mars

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Where is the Tafs family from?

You can see how Tafs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tafs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tafs families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafs's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tafs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Tafs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafs 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 Tafs. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tafs. For the veterans among your Tafs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Tafs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tafs in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafs 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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