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Taitt Family History

Taitt Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Tait.

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


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You can see how Taitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Taitt families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Taitt's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Taitt families in 1911.
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What did your Taitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Taitt. 100% of Taitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Taitt. 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 455 military records available for the last name Taitt. For the veterans among your Taitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taitt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Taitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Taitt in 1951 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taitt 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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