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Tahja Family History

Tahja 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: Taha, Taira, Tata, Ahuja, Tasca, Tada, Tara, Tahara, Tapia, Taneja

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Where is the Tahja family from?

You can see how Tahja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tahja family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tahja's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tahja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tahja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tahja. 60% of Tahja 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tahja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahja 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tahja. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tahja. For the veterans among your Tahja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahja lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tahja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tahja in 1969 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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