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Tauras Family History

Tauras 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: Taras, Taira, Karas, Arras, Maras, Buras, Tamura, Bouras, Carras

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Where is the Tauras family from?

You can see how Tauras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tauras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tauras family living in California. This was about 10% of all the recorded Tauras's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Tauras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tauras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tauras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tauras. 100% of Tauras 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 136 census records available for the last name Tauras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tauras 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tauras. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tauras. For the veterans among your Tauras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tauras lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tauras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tauras in 1970 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

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