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Taetz Family History

Taetz 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: Tetz, Raetz, Tietz, Paetz, Baetz, Gaetz, Metz, Martz, Ketz, Batz

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Where is the Taetz family from?

You can see how Taetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Taetz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Taetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taetz 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 107 census records available for the last name Taetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taetz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Taetz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Taetz. For the veterans among your Taetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Taetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Taetz in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taetz 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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