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Tafley Family History

Tafley 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: Talley, Tapley, Hafley, Safley, Halley, Bailey, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Tafley family from?

You can see how Tafley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tafley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tafley families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tafley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafley 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 132 census records available for the last name Tafley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tafley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tafley. For the veterans among your Tafley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tafley

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