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Traylor Family History

Traylor Surname Meaning

English (Essex Herefordshire and Shropshire): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Traylor family from?

You can see how Traylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Traylor families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Traylor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Traylor families in 1911.
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What did your Traylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traylor. 25% of Traylor men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Traylor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traylor were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Traylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traylor 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 Traylor. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Traylor. For the veterans among your Traylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traylor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Traylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Traylor in 1944 was 21, and 74 in 2004.

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