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Tayas Family History

Tayas 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: Taras, Zayas, Rayas, Tamas, Tays, Hayes, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Faas

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Where is the Tayas family from?

You can see how Tayas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tayas families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Tayas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tayas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tayas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tayas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tayas. 100% of Tayas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tayas women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Tayas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Tayas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tayas. 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 Tayas. For the veterans among your Tayas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Tayas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tayas in 1973 was 88, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayas 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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