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Taiton Family History

Taiton 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: Aiton, Talton, Tatton, Taton, Tanton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton

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Where is the Taiton family from?

You can see how Taiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taiton family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Taiton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Taiton families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taiton's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Taiton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Taiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taiton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Taiton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Taiton. For the veterans among your Taiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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