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Taileton Family History

Taileton Name 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: Tarleton, Tarlton, Hazleton, Stapleton, Talton, Tilton, Railton

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Where is the Taileton family from?

You can see how Taileton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taileton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Taileton families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Taileton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Taileton families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Taileton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Taileton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taileton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Taileton. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Taileton. For the veterans among your Taileton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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