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Taferner Family History

Taferner 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: Tavenner, Tavernier, Ferner, Tarner, Berner, Turner, Tanner, Garner

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Where is the Taferner family from?

You can see how Taferner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taferner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taferner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Taferner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taferner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taferner 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 128 census records available for the last name Taferner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taferner 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Taferner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Taferner. For the veterans among your Taferner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taferner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Taferner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Taferner in 1966 was 70, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taferner 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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