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Tafa Family History

Tafa 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: Tata, Taft, Tada, Tara, Taha, Taff, Hata, Tang, Tan, Kaba

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Where is the Tafa family from?

You can see how Tafa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tafa family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tafa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafa 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 95 census records available for the last name Tafa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafa 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tafa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tafa. For the veterans among your Tafa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Tafa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tafa in 1972 was 88, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafa 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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