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Taydon Family History

Taydon 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: Tandon, Haydon, Hayden, Tallon, Payton, Cardon, Gayton, Taylor, Rayon

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Where is the Taydon family from?

You can see how Taydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taydon family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Taydon family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Taydon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Taydon families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taydon 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 56 census records available for the last name Taydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taydon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Taydon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Taydon. For the veterans among your Taydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taydon lifespan?

Average Taydon life expectancy in 1969 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taydon 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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