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Takais Family History

Takais 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: Takai, Takacs, Sakai, Takano, Takagi, Takes, Taras, Bakas, Takata

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Where is the Takais family from?

You can see how Takais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Takais families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Takais's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Takais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Takais ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Takais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takais 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Takais. 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 20 military records available for the last name Takais. For the veterans among your Takais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takais lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Takais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Takais in 1961 was 52, and 89 in 2002.

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