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Taku Family History

Taku 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: Tak, Ku, Pak, Tang, Tan, Abu, Maki, Tao, Lau, Bau

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Where is the Taku family from?

You can see how Taku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taku family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Taku families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Taku families living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Taku's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Taku families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taku 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 171 census records available for the last name Taku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taku 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Taku. 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 24 military records available for the last name Taku. For the veterans among your Taku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taku lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Taku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Taku in 1985 was 57, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taku 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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