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Tauffner Family History

Tauffner 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: Stauffer, Gaffner, Kuffner, Duffner, Haffner, Ruffner, Haeffner

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Where is the Tauffner family from?

You can see how Tauffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tauffner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tauffner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tauffner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tauffner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tauffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tauffner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tauffner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tauffner. For the veterans among your Tauffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tauffner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tauffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tauffner in 1970 was 84, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tauffner 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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