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Tayte Family History

Tayte 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: Tate, Tarte, Taute, Taite, Pate, Matte, Toye, Tache, Tata, Wayne

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Where is the Tayte family from?

You can see how Tayte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tayte families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Tayte families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tayte's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tayte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayte 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 133 census records available for the last name Tayte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayte 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tayte. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tayte. For the veterans among your Tayte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayte lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayte 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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