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Taylore Family History

Taylore 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, Tayloe, Haymore, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Tailor, Talone

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Where is the Taylore family from?

You can see how Taylore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taylore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taylore families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Taylore families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Taylore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Taylore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taylore 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 Taylore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taylore. 47% of Taylore men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Taylore women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taylore were Electrician and Cook.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Taylore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Taylore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taylore 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Taylore. 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 62 military records available for the last name Taylore. For the veterans among your Taylore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taylore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Taylore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Taylore in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taylore 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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