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Taflan Family History

Taflan 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: Kaplan, Tallon, Safran, Balan, Callan, Tallant, Taran, Kalan, Laflin

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Where is the Taflan family from?

You can see how Taflan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taflan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Taflan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taflan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taflan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taflan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taflan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taflan. 100% of Taflan men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Taflan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taflan 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Taflan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Taflan. For the veterans among your Taflan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taflan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Taflan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taflan in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

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