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Tafra Family History

Tafra 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: Taira, Tara, Bara, Tafel, Vara, Safran, Zara, Barra, Tamura, Tata

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Where is the Tafra family from?

You can see how Tafra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tafra family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tafra's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tafra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafra 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 40 census records available for the last name Tafra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafra 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tafra. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tafra. For the veterans among your Tafra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Tafra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tafra in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafra 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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