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Taussig Family History

Taussig Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Bohemia): Germanized habitational name for someone from Taus (Domažlice in Czech, Toysk in Yiddish), a place in Bohemia.

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


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Where is the Taussig family from?

You can see how Taussig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taussig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taussig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Taussig families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Taussig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Taussig families in 1880.
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What did your Taussig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taussig. 32% of Taussig men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Taussig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taussig were Clerk and Social Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Executive
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Social Worker
    17%

What Taussig family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Taussig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Taussig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Taussig in 1961 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taussig 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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