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Taher Family History

Taher Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Tahir.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Taher family from?

You can see how Taher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Taher family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Taher's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Taher families in 1880.
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What did your Taher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Taher. 100% of Taher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Taher women worked as a Couturire.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Taher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Taher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taher 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Taher. 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 74 military records available for the last name Taher. For the veterans among your Taher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Taher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Taher in 1968 was 60, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taher 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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