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Taus Family History

Taus Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: habitational name from Taus (Domažlice in Czech Toysk in Yiddish) a place in Bohemia. Compare Taussig.

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


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Where is the Taus family from?

You can see how Taus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Taus families living in Northumberland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Taus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Taus families in 1891.
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What did your Taus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Taus. 100% of Taus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taus 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Taus. 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 612 military records available for the last name Taus. For the veterans among your Taus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Taus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Taus in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taus 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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