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Tafft Family History

Tafft Surname Meaning

see Toft.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tafft family from?

You can see how Tafft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tafft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tafft families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tafft families in 1911.
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What did your Tafft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tafft. 34% of Tafft men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Tafft women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tafft were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Tafft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tafft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafft 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Tafft. 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 224 military records available for the last name Tafft. For the veterans among your Tafft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafft lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Tafft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tafft in 1973 was 84, and 96 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafft 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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