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Taugher Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Taucher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Baugher, Taucher, Bougher, Dougher, Trauger, Flaugher, Vaughter

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Where is the Taugher family from?

You can see how Taugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Taugher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Taugher families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Taugher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Taugher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taugher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taugher. 35% of Taugher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Taugher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taugher were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taugher 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Taugher. 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 235 military records available for the last name Taugher. For the veterans among your Taugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taugher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Taugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Taugher in 1958 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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