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Tayler Family History

Tayler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Taylor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tayler family from?

You can see how Tayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tayler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 451 Tayler families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tayler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tayler families in 1891.
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What did your Tayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tayler. 8% of Tayler men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Tayler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tayler were Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Tayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88,000 census records available for the last name Tayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayler 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Tayler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Tayler. For the veterans among your Tayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tayler in 1953 was 51, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayler 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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