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Tayon Family History

Tayon 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: Rayon, Ayon, Mayon, Tryon, Taton, Baron, Tan, Yon, Lyon, Tao

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Where is the Tayon family from?

You can see how Tayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tayon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Tayon families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tayon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tayon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tayon. 36% of Tayon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tayon women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayon 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Tayon. 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 214 military records available for the last name Tayon. For the veterans among your Tayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tayon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tayon in 1962 was 68, and 94 in 2004.

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