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Tafuno Family History

Tafuno 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: Takano, Tano, Tafuri, Tauro, Tufano, Tavano, Tang, Tan, Tao, Tafel

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Where is the Tafuno family from?

You can see how Tafuno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafuno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tafuno families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tafuno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tafuno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafuno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tafuno ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Tafuno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafuno 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tafuno. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tafuno. For the veterans among your Tafuno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafuno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tafuno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tafuno in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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