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Tailey Family History

Tailey 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: Bailey, Gailey, Talley, Tapley, Hailey, Ailey, Mailey, Railey

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Where is the Tailey family from?

You can see how Tailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tailey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tailey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tailey families living in Hampshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tailey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tailey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tailey 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 204 census records available for the last name Tailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tailey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tailey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tailey. For the veterans among your Tailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tailey lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Tailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tailey in 1994 was 77, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tailey 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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