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Taysom Family History

Taysom 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: Tasso, Taylor, Tyson, Ransom, Raysor, Payson, Wassom, Wayson, Mayson

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Where is the Taysom family from?

You can see how Taysom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taysom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taysom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Taysom families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Taysom's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Taysom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taysom 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 Taysom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taysom. 60% of Taysom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Taysom women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Taysom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taysom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taysom 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Taysom. 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 92 military records available for the last name Taysom. For the veterans among your Taysom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taysom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Taysom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Taysom in 1964 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taysom 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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