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Taffs Family History

Taffs Surname Meaning

variant of Taaffe with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Taffs family from?

You can see how Taffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taffs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Taffs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Taffs families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Taffs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Taffs families in 1891.
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What did your Taffs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incorporated Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Taffs. 50% of Taffs men worked as an Incorporated Accountant and 76% of Taffs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taffs were Carpenter joiner (heavy) and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Incorporated Accountant
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner (heavy)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Taffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taffs 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Taffs. 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 403 military records available for the last name Taffs. For the veterans among your Taffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taffs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Taffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Taffs in 1964 was 85, and 51 in 2004.

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