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Taress Family History

Taress 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: Tress, Thress, Caress, Kress, Mares, Bares, Ares, Takes, Harness

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Where is the Taress family from?

You can see how Taress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taress family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taress's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Taress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taress 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 24 census records available for the last name Taress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taress 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Taress. 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 2 military records available for the last name Taress. For the veterans among your Taress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taress lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Taress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Taress in 1972 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taress 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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