This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Taylow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Taylow Family History

Taylow 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, Tarlow, Tayloe, Callow, Tallon, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Tallo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Taylow family from?

You can see how Taylow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taylow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Taylow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Taylow families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Taylow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Taylow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taylow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Taylow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Taylow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taylow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Taylow

Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Taylow. 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.

View all Taylow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Taylow. For the veterans among your Taylow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Taylow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Taylow family history

Discover More

What is the average Taylow lifespan?

Average Taylow life expectancy in 1999 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taylow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taylow 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Taylow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial