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Taib Family History

Taib 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: Tabb, Tai, Taub, Tait, Taibi, Laib, Staib, Tang, Hain, Tan

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Where is the Taib family from?

You can see how Taib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taib families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Taib families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taib's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Taib families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taib. 50% of Taib women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Taib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Taib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taib 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Taib. 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 29 military records available for the last name Taib. For the veterans among your Taib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taib lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Taib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Taib in 1988 was 58, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taib

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taib 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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