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Tafea Family History

Tafea 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, Taira, Takeda, Tata, Raffa, Tate, Takes, Tadeo, Kafka, Wafer

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Tafea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafea 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 immigration records available for the last name Tafea. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tafea. For the veterans among your Tafea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafea lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Tafea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tafea in 2001 was 53, and 60 in 2002.

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