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Tayson Family History

Tayson 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: Tyson, Payson, Wayson, Mayson, Layson, Rayson, Jayson, Ayson, Cayson

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Where is the Tayson family from?

You can see how Tayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tayson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tayson families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tayson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tayson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayson 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 Tayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tayson. 43% of Tayson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tayson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tayson were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Tayson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Tayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tayson. 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 139 military records available for the last name Tayson. For the veterans among your Tayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tayson in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tayson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayson 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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