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Tayi Family History

Tayi 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: Tani, Tai, Tay, Tays, May, Hay, Tang, Tan, Yi, Kay

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Where is the Tayi family from?

You can see how Tayi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tayi family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tayi's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Tayi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayi 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 20 census records available for the last name Tayi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayi 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tayi. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tayi. For the veterans among your Tayi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayi lifespan?

Average Tayi life expectancy in 2004 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayi 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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