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Tafai Family History

Tafai 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: Takai, Tafel, Tatar, Sakai, Safar, Tabak, Kawai, Tata, Kasai, Taran

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Where is the Tafai family from?

You can see how Tafai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafai family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tafai families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Tafai families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafai's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tafai families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafai 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 16 census records available for the last name Tafai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafai 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tafai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tafai. For the veterans among your Tafai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafai lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Tafai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tafai in 1998 was 51, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tafai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafai 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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