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Tallant Family History

Tallant Name Meaning

English also Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Tallent .

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


Similar surnames: Gallant, Tallon, Calland, Galant, Allan, Allman, Tarrant, Vaillant

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Where is the Tallant family from?

You can see how Tallant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tallant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Tallant families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tallant's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Tallant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tallant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tallant. 34% of Tallant men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Tallant women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tallant 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • House Work
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tallant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallant 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Tallant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tallant. For the veterans among your Tallant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallant lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tallant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tallant in 1950 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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