Taschner Family History

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Taschner Name Meaning

German (Taschner, Täschner): from an agent derivative of Middle High German tasche ‘purse’, ‘pouch’, ‘bag’ (genitive taschen), an occupational name for a maker of these, which were hung from the belt or carried on the back in the Middle Ages as garments had no pockets then.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Tischler, Wascher, Ascher, Lachner, Teschner, Karchner, Belschner

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Taschner Family Origin

Where is the Taschner family from?

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You can see how Taschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taschner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taschner families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Taschner families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Taschner's in the USA. Michigan had the highest population of Taschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taschner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Taschner Family Occupations

What did your Taschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Taschner occupation in the USA was Engraver. 50% of Taschner's were Engravers. Engraver and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Taschner.

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  • Engraver

    50%

  • Laborer

    50%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Taschner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Taschner Historical Records

What Taschner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taschner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 424 immigration records available for the last name Taschner. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Taschner. For the veterans among your Taschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Taschner Life Expectancy

What is the average Taschner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Taschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Taschner in 1950 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taschner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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