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Taynton Family History

Taynton Surname Meaning

see Tainton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Taynton family from?

You can see how Taynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taynton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taynton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Taynton families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Taynton's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Taynton families in 1891.
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What did your Taynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Taynton. 75% of Taynton 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
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Taynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taynton 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Taynton. 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 226 military records available for the last name Taynton. For the veterans among your Taynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taynton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Taynton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Taynton in 1965 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taynton 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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