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Taye Family History

Taye Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Taye which is interpreted as ‘he was seen’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

English (mainly Middlesex): variant of Tay.

This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Taye family from?

You can see how Taye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Taye families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Taye's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Taye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taye 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 Taye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taye. 50% of Taye men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Taye women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taye were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Taye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Taye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taye 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Taye. 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 93 military records available for the last name Taye. For the veterans among your Taye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taye lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Taye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Taye in 1973 was 70, and 35 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taye 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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