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Tayser Family History

Tayser 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: Kayser, Tayler, Sayer, Kaiser, Layer, Tanner, Mayer, Tanzer, Maser

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Where is the Tayser family from?

You can see how Tayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tayser families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Tayser family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tayser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tayser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tayser. 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 Tayser. For the veterans among your Tayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Tayser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tayser in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayser 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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