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Taydor Family History

Taydor 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, Taynor, Mayor, Tabor, Gaynor, Tudor, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor

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Where is the Taydor family from?

You can see how Taydor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taydor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Taydor families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Taydor families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Taydor's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Taydor families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Taydor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taydor 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Taydor. 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 19 military records available for the last name Taydor. For the veterans among your Taydor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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