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Tauke Family History

Tauke 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: Taube, Taute, Tanke, Taake, Hauke, Tacke, Duke, Paske, Lake, Kaake

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Where is the Tauke family from?

You can see how Tauke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tauke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tauke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tauke families living in Indiana. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tauke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tauke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tauke 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 Tauke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tauke. 60% of Tauke men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Tauke women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tauke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Tauke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tauke 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tauke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tauke. For the veterans among your Tauke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tauke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Tauke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tauke in 1972 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tauke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tauke 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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