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Taer Family History

Taer 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: Baer, Haer, Tarr, Tyer, Tager, Tauer, Teer, Taber, Tier, Tamer

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Where is the Taer family from?

You can see how Taer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Taer families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Taer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Taer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Taer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Taer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Taer. For the veterans among your Taer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Taer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Taer in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 1981.

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