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Tayag Family History

Tayag Surname Meaning

Filipino: descriptive nickname from Ilokano tayag ‘tall’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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What did your Tayag ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tayag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayag 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Tayag. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Tayag. For the veterans among your Tayag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayag lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tayag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tayag in 1970 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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