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Tayter Family History

Tayter 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: Hayter, Tayler, Tarter, Sayer, Cater, Master, Layer, Tanner, Alter

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Where is the Tayter family from?

You can see how Tayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tayter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tayter families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tayter's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tayter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayter 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 227 census records available for the last name Tayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tayter. 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 Tayter. For the veterans among your Tayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayter 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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