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Talen Family History

Talen Surname Meaning

see Tallon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Talen family from?

You can see how Talen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Talen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Talen families living in Alabama. This was about 23% of all the recorded Talen's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Talen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talen 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 Talen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talen. 75% of Talen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Talen women worked as a Helper.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Talen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Talen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talen 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Talen. 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 352 military records available for the last name Talen. For the veterans among your Talen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Talen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Talen in 1978 was 50, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talen 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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