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Jaylor Family History

Jaylor 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: Taylor, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Saylor, Baylor, Caylor, Gaylor, Kaylor

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Where is the Jaylor family from?

You can see how Jaylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaylor families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 4 Jaylor families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jaylor's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jaylor families in 1891.
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What did your Jaylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaylor. 100% of Jaylor men worked as a Plasterer and 84% of Jaylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jaylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaylor 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaylor. 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 378 military records available for the last name Jaylor. For the veterans among your Jaylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaylor lifespan?

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