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Takay Family History

Takay Surname 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: Takai, Kay, Tatar, Sakai, Tabak, Takano, Tata, Garay, Tak, Taran

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Where is the Takay family from?

You can see how Takay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Takay family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Takay's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Takay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Takay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Takay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Takay. For the veterans among your Takay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takay 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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