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Tagliaferro Family History

Tagliaferro Surname Meaning

Italian:: from the personal name Tagliaferro from a name of medieval French origin Taillefer from Old French taille ‘cut’ + fer ‘iron’.

from tagliare ‘to cut’ + ferro ‘iron’ an occupational name for an ironworker or a nickname for a strong or ferocious fighter.

One who was adept at cutting through the cuirass of the enemy with his sword.

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


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Where is the Tagliaferro family from?

You can see how Tagliaferro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagliaferro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tagliaferro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Tagliaferro families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tagliaferro's in USA. California had the highest population of Tagliaferro families in 1880.
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What did your Tagliaferro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tagliaferro. 65% of Tagliaferro men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%

What Tagliaferro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Tagliaferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagliaferro 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Tagliaferro. 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 228 military records available for the last name Tagliaferro. For the veterans among your Tagliaferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagliaferro lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tagliaferro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tagliaferro in 1950 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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