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Taymor Family History

Taymor 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, Taynor, Amor, Mayor, Tabor, Gaynor, Gaymon, Haymore, Naylor

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Where is the Taymor family from?

You can see how Taymor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taymor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Taymor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Taymor family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taymor's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Taymor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taymor 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 113 census records available for the last name Taymor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taymor 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Taymor. 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 37 military records available for the last name Taymor. For the veterans among your Taymor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taymor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Taymor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taymor in 1966 was 67, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taymor 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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