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Taros Family History

Taros 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: Baros, Aros, Jaros, Taras, Yaros, Tadros, Baron, Troy, Mars, Karas

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Where is the Taros family from?

You can see how Taros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taros families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Taros families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Taros's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Taros families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taros 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 Taros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taros. 50% of Taros men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Taros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Taros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taros 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Taros. 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 29 military records available for the last name Taros. For the veterans among your Taros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taros lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Taros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Taros in 1966 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taros 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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