Taft Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Taft Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Taft family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 10
Female Servant 7
Farmer 5
Independent 4
Labourer 4
Inmate 3
Carpenter 3
Male Servant 2
J Pianoforte M 2
Grocer 2
Coal Miner Miner Miner 2
Polisher 2
Cotton Carder 1
Lock Smith J 1
Mechanic 1
Plumber 1
Stamper 1
Victualler 1
Roper 1
J Steel Engraver 1
J Wood Engraver 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1
Tailor 1
Traveller 1
Nailor 1

Taft Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Toft 75% 7,595
2 Taft 100% 2,378
3 Tuft 75% 509
4 Tift 75% 252
5 Teft 75% 160
6 Tafft 80% 109

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The surname Taft is the 2nd most popular variant of Toft.

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