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Taylors Family History

Taylors 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, Saylors, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Tailor, Saylor, Baylor

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Where is the Taylors family from?

You can see how Taylors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taylors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taylors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Taylors families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Taylors's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Taylors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taylors 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 Taylors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Road Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Taylors. 100% of Taylors men worked as a Road Labourer and 100% of Taylors 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Road Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Taylors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taylors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taylors 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Taylors. 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 765 military records available for the last name Taylors. For the veterans among your Taylors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taylors lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Taylors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taylors in 1985 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taylors 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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