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Taws Family History

Taws Surname Meaning

see Tawse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Taws family from?

You can see how Taws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taws family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taws families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Taws families living in Northumberland. This was about 68% of all the recorded Taws's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Taws families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taws 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 Taws 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 Taws. 100% of Taws men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Taws 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Taws family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taws 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Taws. 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 290 military records available for the last name Taws. For the veterans among your Taws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taws lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Taws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Taws in 1962 was 84, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taws 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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