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Tausch Family History

Tausch Surname Meaning

German: nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle High German tūsch ‘trick’ or ‘barter’. This surname is common in Munich.

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


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Where is the Tausch family from?

You can see how Tausch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tausch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tausch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tausch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tausch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tausch families in 1891.
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What did your Tausch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tausch. 29% of Tausch men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Tausch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tausch were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Tausch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tausch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tausch 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Tausch. 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 790 military records available for the last name Tausch. For the veterans among your Tausch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tausch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tausch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tausch in 1950 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tausch 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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