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Tahlor Family History

Tahlor 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, Tailor, Thor, Tallon, Tasler, Tabor, Zahler, Dahler, Tallo

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Where is the Tahlor family from?

You can see how Tahlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahlor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tahlor family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tahlor's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tahlor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahlor 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 32 census records available for the last name Tahlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahlor 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tahlor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tahlor. For the veterans among your Tahlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahlor lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Tahlor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tahlor in 1984 was 53, and 89 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahlor 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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