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Tais Family History

Tais 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: Rais, Tai, Lais, Pais, Tait, Tams, Mais, Taus, Dais, Sais

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Where is the Tais family from?

You can see how Tais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tais families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tais's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tais 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 Tais ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tais. 100% of Tais women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Tais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tais 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tais. 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 91 military records available for the last name Tais. For the veterans among your Tais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tais lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tais in 1971 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tais 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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