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Taite Family History

Taite Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Tait.

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


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Where is the Taite family from?

You can see how Taite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Taite families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Taite's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Taite families in 1911.
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What did your Taite ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Taite. 60% of Taite men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Stone Mason
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Taite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taite 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Taite. 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 912 military records available for the last name Taite. For the veterans among your Taite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taite lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Taite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Taite in 1957 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taite 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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