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Tauffman Family History

Tauffman 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: Cauffman, Kauffman, Kaufman, Luffman, Laufman, Kauffmann, Taubman

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Where is the Tauffman family from?

You can see how Tauffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tauffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tauffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tauffman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tauffman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tauffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tauffman 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 46 census records available for the last name Tauffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tauffman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tauffman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tauffman. For the veterans among your Tauffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tauffman lifespan?

Average Tauffman life expectancy in 1971 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tauffman 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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