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Taussig Family History

Taussig Name Meaning

Jewish (from Bohemia): Germanized habitational name for someone from Taus (Domažlice in Czech Toysk in Yiddish) a place in Bohemia. Compare Taus .

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


Similar surnames: Taus, Bassin, Laessig, Tassi, Haessig, Tessin, Bassi, Lustig, Austin

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Where is the Taussig family from?

You can see how Taussig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taussig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taussig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Taussig families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Taussig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Taussig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taussig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taussig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Taussig. 100% of Taussig 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Taussig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taussig 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Taussig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Taussig. For the veterans among your Taussig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taussig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Taussig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Taussig in 1961 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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