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Taillon Name Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French taillis ‘copse wood where it is allowed to cut trees’ a derivative of the verb taillier ‘to cut’. Compare Lataille 1 and Tyo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tallon, Naillon, Brillon, Dillon, Faison, Gillon, Talton, Falcon

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Where is the Taillon family from?

You can see how Taillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taillon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 278 Taillon families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Taillon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Taillon families in 1911.
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What did your Taillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Taillon. 22% of Taillon men worked as a Cultivateur and 39% of Taillon women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taillon were Revenue and Mnagre. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Revenue
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    39%
  • Routier
    16%
  • Tudiante
    16%
  • Mnagre
    16%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Taillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taillon 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Taillon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Taillon. For the veterans among your Taillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taillon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Taillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Taillon in 1951 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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