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Staylor Family History

Staylor 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: Taylor, Saylor, Stadler, Staller, Stabler, Naylor, Styler, Paylor

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Where is the Staylor family from?

You can see how Staylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Staylor families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Staylor's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Staylor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staylor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Staylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staylor. 36% of Staylor men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Staylor women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staylor were Salesman and Typist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Policeman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Typist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Staylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staylor 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Staylor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 363 military records available for the last name Staylor. For the veterans among your Staylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staylor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Staylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Staylor in 1962 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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