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Tayton Family History

Tayton Surname Meaning

see Tatton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tayton family from?

You can see how Tayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tayton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Tayton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tayton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tayton families in 1911.
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What did your Tayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tayton. 36% of Tayton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tayton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tayton were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayton 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Tayton. 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 132 military records available for the last name Tayton. For the veterans among your Tayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Tayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tayton in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayton 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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