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Tayssier Family History

Tayssier 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: Tessier, Tassie, Rassier, Tasler, Tessler, Tesser, Lasser, Baessler

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Where is the Tayssier family from?

You can see how Tayssier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayssier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tayssier family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tayssier's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tayssier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Tayssier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayssier 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tayssier. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tayssier. For the veterans among your Tayssier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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