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Tayles Family History

Tayles Surname Meaning

see Tales.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tayles family from?

You can see how Tayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tayles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Tayles families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tayles's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tayles families in 1891.
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What did your Tayles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tayles. 100% of Tayles 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Tayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayles 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Tayles. 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 167 military records available for the last name Tayles. For the veterans among your Tayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Tayles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tayles in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayles 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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