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Taubman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Taubmann and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Taube 1 or Taub English (Isle of Man): variant of Tubman .

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


Similar surnames: Haulman, Truman, Laufman, Grubman, Bausman, Gausman, Hausman, Tackman

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Where is the Taubman family from?

You can see how Taubman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taubman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Taubman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Taubman families living in Isle of Man. This was about 57% of all the recorded Taubman's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Taubman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taubman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taubman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tripe Dresser Wholesale and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Taubman. 50% of Taubman men worked as a Tripe Dresser Wholesale and 100% of Taubman 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

  • Tripe Dresser Wholesale
    50%
  • General Labourer Bottling
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Taubman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taubman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Taubman. 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 403 military records available for the last name Taubman. For the veterans among your Taubman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taubman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Taubman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taubman in 1957 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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