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Taff Family History

Taff Name Meaning

Welsh and Irish: variant of Taaffe .

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


Similar surnames: Taffe, Staff, Gaff, Tuff, Taft, Raff, Tate, Tuft, Luff, Naff

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Where is the Taff family from?

You can see how Taff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Taff families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Taff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Taff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Taff. 100% of Taff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Taff women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Taff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taff 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Taff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Taff. For the veterans among your Taff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Taff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Taff in 1956 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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