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Taschner Family History

Taschner Surname Meaning

German (also Täschner): from an agent derivative of Middle High German tasche ‘purse pouch bag’ (genitive taschen), an occupational name for a maker of these.

These items were hung from the belt or carried on the back in the Middle Ages.

During that time, garments had no pockets, making pouches and bags essential for carrying personal belongings.

The term reflects the important role of such artisans in daily life.

Today, the name may still connote craftsmanship and a connection to historical practices in clothing and storage.

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


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Where is the Taschner family from?

You can see how Taschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taschner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Taschner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Taschner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Taschner families in 1891.
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What did your Taschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taschner. 27% of Taschner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Taschner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taschner were Laborer and Sewing.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Receiving Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Sewing
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 424 immigration records available for the last name Taschner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Taschner. For the veterans among your Taschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taschner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Taschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Taschner in 1950 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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