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Taunson Family History

Taunson 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: Taunton, Tronson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Staunton, Brunson, Manson

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Where is the Taunson family from?

You can see how Taunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taunson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Taunson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Taunson families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Taunson's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Taunson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Taunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taunson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Taunson. 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 Taunson. For the veterans among your Taunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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