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Taylar Family History

Taylar 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: Taylor, Tayler, Tatar, Tasler, Zalar, Tyler, Aybar, Naylor, Tolar

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Where is the Taylar family from?

You can see how Taylar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taylar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taylar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Taylar families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Taylar's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Taylar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taylar 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 Taylar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Taylar. 100% of Taylar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Taylar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taylar 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Taylar. 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 296 military records available for the last name Taylar. For the veterans among your Taylar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taylar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Taylar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Taylar in 1968 was 89, and 83 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taylar 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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