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Origins of the Taft surname

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About the Tafts

We have a total number of 7584 records for people with the last name Taft.

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Where do most Tafts live?

In 1921, most Tafts lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Tafts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,130 records for the Taft surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Tafts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Tafts.

What are the most common Taft first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Tafts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tafts in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Laundress

13

Cotton Weaver

9

Charwoman

7

General Servant Domestic

7

Common Male occupations for Tafts in 1921
Bricklayer

26

General Labourer

24

Farm Hands

23

Agricultural Labourer

18

Lace Maker

18

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