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Taite Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Tait .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Taitt, Tait, Tate, Twite, Tarte, Gaiter, Tuite, Fait, Waite, Tagge

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Where is the Taite family from?

You can see how Taite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Taite families living in Arkansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Taite's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Taite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taite. 43% of Taite men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Taite women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taite were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Taite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taite 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Taite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 912 military records available for the last name Taite. For the veterans among your Taite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taite lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Taite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Taite in 1957 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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