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Taunay Family History

Taunay 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: Dunay, Tawney, Turay, Tandy, Mauney, Tanney, Gauna, Hannay, Trundy

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Where is the Taunay family from?

You can see how Taunay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taunay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taunay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Taunay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Taunay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taunay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taunay 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 11 census records available for the last name Taunay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taunay 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Taunay. 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 Taunay. For the veterans among your Taunay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taunay

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