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Taffaro Family History

Taffaro 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: Tammaro, Tufaro, Alfaro, Coffaro, Cafaro, Tatar, Trafford, Safar

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Where is the Taffaro family from?

You can see how Taffaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taffaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Taffaro families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Taffaro's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Taffaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taffaro 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 Taffaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taffaro. 67% of Taffaro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Taffaro women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    67%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Taffaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Taffaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taffaro 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Taffaro. 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 35 military records available for the last name Taffaro. For the veterans among your Taffaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taffaro lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Taffaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Taffaro in 1955 was 54, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taffaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taffaro 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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