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Taxay Family History

Taxay 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: Tatar, Saxby, Tabak, Tata, Maxey, Garay, Taran, Tally, Taras, Tax

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taxay 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 20 census records available for the last name Taxay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taxay 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Taxay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Taxay. For the veterans among your Taxay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taxay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Taxay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Taxay in 1971 was 65, and 90 in 1991.

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