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Taubman Family History

Taubman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Taubmann and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Taube 1 or Taub.

English (Isle of Man): variant of Tubman.

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


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Where is the Taubman family from?

You can see how Taubman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taubman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Taubman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Taubman families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taubman's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Taubman families in 1911.
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What did your Taubman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taubman. 15% of Taubman men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Taubman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taubman were Painter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Taubman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taubman 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 Taubman. 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 403 military records available for the last name Taubman. For the veterans among your Taubman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taubman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Taubman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taubman in 1957 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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