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Talarek Family History

Talarek Surname 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: Valasek, Kanarek, Tavares, Tabares, Tavarez, Turek, Clare, Clark

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Where is the Talarek family from?

You can see how Talarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talarek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Talarek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Talarek family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Talarek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Talarek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talarek 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 Talarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talarek. 43% of Talarek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Talarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Talarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talarek 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Talarek. 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 62 military records available for the last name Talarek. For the veterans among your Talarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talarek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Talarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Talarek in 1965 was 59, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talarek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talarek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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