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Tafts Family History

Tafts 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: Taft, Tufts, Tafel, Tuft, Tata, Toft, Tate, Tarte, Takes, Haft

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Where is the Tafts family from?

You can see how Tafts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafts family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tafts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tafts families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafts's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tafts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tafts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tafts. 100% of Tafts women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Tafts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafts 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Tafts. 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 212 military records available for the last name Tafts. For the veterans among your Tafts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafts lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1975, in the United States, Tafts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tafts in 1952 was 49, and 77 in 1975.

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