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Talbott Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Talbot .

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


Similar surnames: Malott, Tollett, Olcott, Wilmott, Talent, Tartt, Slott, Mellott

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Where is the Talbott family from?

You can see how Talbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talbott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Talbott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Talbott families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Talbott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Talbott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talbott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talbott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Talbott. 43% of Talbott men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Talbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talbott 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Talbott. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Talbott. For the veterans among your Talbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talbott lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Talbott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Talbott in 1947 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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