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Tays Family History

Tays Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Tay.

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


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Where is the Tays family from?

You can see how Tays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tays family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Tays families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tays's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tays families in 1911.
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What did your Tays ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tays. 50% of Tays men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Blacksmith
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tays 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Tays. 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 746 military records available for the last name Tays. For the veterans among your Tays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tays lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tays in 1959 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tays 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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