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Taisey Family History

Taisey 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: Tansey, Daisey, Tassey, Kaiser, Bailey, Massey, Ramsey, Halsey

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Where is the Taisey family from?

You can see how Taisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Taisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Taisey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Taisey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Taisey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taisey 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 Taisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taisey. 50% of Taisey men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Taisey women worked as a House.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Taisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Taisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taisey 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Taisey. 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 165 military records available for the last name Taisey. For the veterans among your Taisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taisey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Taisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Taisey in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taisey 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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