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Taphous Family History

Taphous 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: Taphorn, Tannous, Tanous, Kamphaus, Aldous, Eachus, Uphaus, Stathos

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Where is the Taphous family from?

You can see how Taphous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taphous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Taphous families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Taphous's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Taphous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taphous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Taphous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taphous 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Taphous. 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 5 military records available for the last name Taphous. For the veterans among your Taphous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taphous lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Taphous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Taphous in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taphous 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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