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Taafel Family History

Taafel Name 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: Tafel, Taaffe, Raffel, Apfel, Tavel, Taffet, Taffe, Taake, Teufel

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Where is the Taafel family from?

You can see how Taafel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taafel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taafel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Taafel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Taafel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taafel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taafel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Taafel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Taafel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taafel 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 Taafel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Taafel. For the veterans among your Taafel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taafel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Taafel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Taafel in 1980 was 82, and 90 in 1995.

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