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Tayman Family History

Tayman Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Dehmann (see Demann). English (Surrey): variant of Tyman, a name which is unexplained but which possibly derives from Middle English tei(e) ‘enclosure enclosed field’ + man ‘man’ denoting the holder of some kind of responsible position.

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

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


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You can see how Tayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tayman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Tayman families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Tayman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tayman families in 1911.
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What did your Tayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tayman. 100% of Tayman men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayman 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Tayman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tayman. For the veterans among your Tayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tayman in 1944 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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