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Taunton Family History

Taunton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Taunton in Somerset. The place takes its name from the river Tone (the name of which is related to the Indo-European root tā- tə- ‘melt flow’).

+ Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Taunton family from?

You can see how Taunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taunton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taunton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Taunton families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Taunton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Taunton families in 1891.
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What did your Taunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Taunton. 50% of Taunton men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Taunton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taunton were Farmer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer (retired)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Taunton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Taunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Taunton in 1944 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

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