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Tafrow Family History

Tafrow 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: Barrow, Trow, Carrow, Arrow, Harrow, Yarrow, Farrow, Damrow, Darrow

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Where is the Tafrow family from?

You can see how Tafrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tafrow families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafrow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tafrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tafrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Tafrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafrow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tafrow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tafrow. For the veterans among your Tafrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafrow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tafrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tafrow in 1971 was 44, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafrow 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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