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Tafalla Family History

Tafalla 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: Tafolla, Falla, Tavella, Takala, Tarallo, Tafel, Palla, Fall, Halla

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Where is the Tafalla family from?

You can see how Tafalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafalla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tafalla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tafalla families living in Arizona. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tafalla's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Tafalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafalla 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 Tafalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tafalla. 50% of Tafalla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Tafalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Tafalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafalla 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Tafalla. 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 44 military records available for the last name Tafalla. For the veterans among your Tafalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafalla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tafalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tafalla in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tafalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafalla 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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