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William Taylor Family History

William Taylor 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: Williamson, William, Villamor, Williston, Villamar, Villaflor

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Where is the William Taylor family from?

You can see how William Taylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The William Taylor family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 William Taylor family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded William Taylor's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of William Taylor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name William Taylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, William Taylor 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 198 immigration records available for the last name William Taylor. 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 418 military records available for the last name William Taylor. For the veterans among your William Taylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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