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Yaylor Family History

Yaylor 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, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Saylor, Baylor, Caylor, Gaylor, Kaylor

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Where is the Yaylor family from?

You can see how Yaylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaylor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yaylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Yaylor family living in Kinross. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yaylor's in Scotland. Kinross and 1 other county had the highest population of Yaylor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaylor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Yaylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaylor 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Yaylor. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yaylor. For the veterans among your Yaylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaylor lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Yaylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yaylor in 1994 was 58, and 36 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaylor 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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