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

Similar surnames: Tischler, Wascher, Ascher, Lachner, Teschner, Karchner, Belschner, Tauscher, Kelchner, Kurschner

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1K	Military Records
424	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
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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.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taschner 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 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.

Farmer

27%

Mechanic

22%

Receiving clerk

11%

Laborer

11%

New worker

50%

Sewing

50%

What Taschner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Taschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taschner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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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Military Records

There are 1K 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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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

Where is the Taschner family from?

What did your Taschner ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

27%

Mechanic

22%

Receiving clerk

11%

Laborer

11%

New worker

50%

Sewing

50%

What Taschner family records will you find?

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.

Taschner Family History

Taschner Surname Meaning

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Taschner Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Taschner

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Where is the Taschner family from?

What did your Taschner ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Taschner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Taschner family history

What is the average Taschner lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Taschner family tree

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