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Tailfeathers Family History

Tailfeathers 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: Fairweather, Feathers, Leathers, Feather, Weathers, Leather, Flathers

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There are 101 census records available for the last name Tailfeathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tailfeathers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Tailfeathers. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tailfeathers. For the veterans among your Tailfeathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tailfeathers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tailfeathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tailfeathers in 1974 was 88, and 54 in 2003.

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