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Taila Family History

Taila 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: Taira, Sala, Falla, Vila, Palla, Bala, Lala, Halla, Cala, Fail

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Where is the Taila family from?

You can see how Taila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taila family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taila families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Taila families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Taila's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Taila families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taila 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 Taila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taila. 100% of Taila men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Taila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Taila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taila 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Taila. 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 5 military records available for the last name Taila. For the veterans among your Taila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taila lifespan?

Average Taila life expectancy in 1994 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taila 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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