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Tayts Family History

Tayts 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: Tays, Hayes, Tata, Tate, Tarte, Takes, Taras, Taft, Tyus, Zayas

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Where is the Tayts family from?

You can see how Tayts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tayts family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tayts's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Tayts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayts 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 258 census records available for the last name Tayts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayts 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tayts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tayts. For the veterans among your Tayts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayts lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Tayts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tayts in 1992 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayts 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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