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Taig Family History

Taig 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: Tang, Haig, Teig, Tai, Baig, Tait, Tag, Tagg, Taing, Wang

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Where is the Taig family from?

You can see how Taig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Taig families living in Angus. This was about 11% of all the recorded Taig's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Taig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taig. 100% of Taig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Taig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taig 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Taig. 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 95 military records available for the last name Taig. For the veterans among your Taig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Taig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Taig in 1971 was 65, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taig 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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