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Tashner Family History

Tashner 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: Taschner, Dashner, Cashner, Kashner, Tanner, Washer, Kastner, Tasler

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Where is the Tashner family from?

You can see how Tashner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tashner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tashner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tashner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tashner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tashner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tashner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tashner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tashner. 100% of Tashner 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 370 census records available for the last name Tashner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tashner 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tashner. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tashner. For the veterans among your Tashner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tashner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tashner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tashner in 1967 was 45, and 34 in 2001.

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