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Taurel Family History

Taurel 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: Laurel, Turek, Tafel, Turkel, Tauber, Maurer, Aubel, Taube, Carrel

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Where is the Taurel family from?

You can see how Taurel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taurel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Taurel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Taurel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taurel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Taurel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taurel 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 80 census records available for the last name Taurel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taurel 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Taurel. 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 Taurel. For the veterans among your Taurel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taurel lifespan?

Average Taurel life expectancy in 1997 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taurel 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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