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Taha Family History

Taha Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the mystic letters Ṭā and Hā mentioned at the start of sura 20 of the Koran.

Ṭā Hā is an epithet of the prophet Muhammad.

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


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Where is the Taha family from?

You can see how Taha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Taha families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Taha's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Taha families in 1880.
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What did your Taha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taha. 75% of Taha 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Taha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taha 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Taha. 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 102 military records available for the last name Taha. For the veterans among your Taha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Taha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Taha in 1966 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taha 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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