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Tafelmaier Family History

Tafelmaier 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: Talmage, Stegmaier, Hazelbaker, Rademaker, Tavernier, Staudenmaier

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tafelmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafelmaier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tafelmaier. 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 94 military records available for the last name Tafelmaier. For the veterans among your Tafelmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafelmaier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Tafelmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tafelmaier in 1963 was 89, and 84 in 1982.

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