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Taurman Family History

Taurman 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: Thurman, Turman, Saurman, Taubman, Taulman, Tarman, Karman, Trueman

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Where is the Taurman family from?

You can see how Taurman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taurman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Taurman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Taurman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Taurman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Taurman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taurman 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 Taurman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taurman. 34% of Taurman men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Taurman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Taurman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taurman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Taurman. 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 102 military records available for the last name Taurman. For the veterans among your Taurman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taurman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Taurman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Taurman in 1955 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taurman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taurman 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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