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Tafan Family History

Tafan 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: Taran, Tahan, Tan, Fan, Tafel, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Safran

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Where is the Tafan family from?

You can see how Tafan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tafan family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tafan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Tafan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tafan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tafan. For the veterans among your Tafan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafan 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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