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Tauzer Family History

Tauzer 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: Tanzer, Tauber, Tauer, Bauer, Tanner, Maurer, Lauer, Tasler, Taube

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Where is the Tauzer family from?

You can see how Tauzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tauzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tauzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tauzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tauzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tauzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tauzer 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 324 census records available for the last name Tauzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tauzer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tauzer. 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 63 military records available for the last name Tauzer. For the veterans among your Tauzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tauzer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tauzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tauzer in 1970 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tauzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tauzer 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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