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Taaff Family History

Taaff 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: Taaffe, Teaff, Taff, Stauff, Graff, Haaf, Staff, Taft, Scaff, Hauff

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Where is the Taaff family from?

You can see how Taaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taaff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Taaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Taaff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taaff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Taaff families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taaff 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 197 census records available for the last name Taaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taaff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Taaff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Taaff. For the veterans among your Taaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taaff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Taaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Taaff in 1976 was 84, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taaff 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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