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Tahya Family History

Tahya 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: Taha, Taira, Tata, Kaya, Caya, Raya, Maya, Tasca, Arya, Tada

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahya 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 8 census records available for the last name Tahya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahya 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tahya. 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 military records available for the last name Tahya. For the veterans among your Tahya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahya lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Tahya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tahya in 1968 was 68, and 68 in 2001.

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