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Ta Family History

Ta Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Tạ): representing the Chinese surname 謝 see Xie

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ta family from?

You can see how Ta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ta families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ta families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ta families in 1911.
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What did your Ta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ta. 45% of Ta men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Ta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ta 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ta. 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 42,000 military records available for the last name Ta. For the veterans among your Ta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ta in 1977 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ta 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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