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Taphorn Family History

Taphorn Surname Meaning

North German (Lower Saxony): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Taphorn family from?

You can see how Taphorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taphorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taphorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Taphorn families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Taphorn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Taphorn families in 1911.
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What did your Taphorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Taphorn. 100% of Taphorn 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%

What Taphorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taphorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taphorn 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Taphorn. 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 198 military records available for the last name Taphorn. For the veterans among your Taphorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taphorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Taphorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taphorn in 1963 was 38, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taphorn 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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