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Teaylor Family History

Teaylor 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, Traylor, Meylor, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Tailor, Saylor

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Where is the Teaylor family from?

You can see how Teaylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teaylor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teaylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Teaylor families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Teaylor's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Teaylor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Teaylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teaylor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Teaylor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Teaylor. For the veterans among your Teaylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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