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Taflinger Family History

Taflinger Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a habitational name for example for someone from Thalfingen in Bavaria or Tailfingen in Baden-Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Taflinger family from?

You can see how Taflinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taflinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Taflinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Taflinger families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Taflinger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Taflinger families in 1840.
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What did your Taflinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taflinger. 30% of Taflinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Taflinger women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taflinger were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taflinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taflinger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Taflinger. 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 248 military records available for the last name Taflinger. For the veterans among your Taflinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taflinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Taflinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Taflinger in 1957 was 54, and 29 in 2004.

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