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Taterus Family History

Taterus 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: Waters, Tates, Taveras, Majerus, Mateus, Teters, Cater, Gates, Tatar

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Where is the Taterus family from?

You can see how Taterus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taterus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Taterus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Taterus families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Taterus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Taterus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taterus 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 32 census records available for the last name Taterus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taterus 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 immigration records available for the last name Taterus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Taterus. For the veterans among your Taterus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taterus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Taterus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Taterus in 1973 was 68, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taterus 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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