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Tayo Family History

Tayo 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: Tao, Tano, Rayo, Vayo, Cayo, Tay, Ayo, Mayo, Tays, Tyo

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Where is the Tayo family from?

You can see how Tayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tayo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Tayo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tayo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tayo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tayo. 100% of Tayo men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Tayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayo 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Tayo. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tayo. For the veterans among your Tayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tayo in 1971 was 74, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayo 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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