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Taulor Family History

Taulor 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, Tailor, Tallon, Tauber, Tasler, Tabor, Tallo, Tudor, Naylor

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Where is the Taulor family from?

You can see how Taulor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taulor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taulor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Taulor families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Taulor's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Taulor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taulor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taulor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taulor. 100% of Taulor men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Taulor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taulor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Taulor. 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 43 military records available for the last name Taulor. For the veterans among your Taulor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taulor lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Taulor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Taulor in 2003 was 34, and 19 in 2004.

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