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Tallaksen Family History

Tallaksen 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: Tollefsen, Aslakson, Kallsen, Willadsen, Tellefsen, Allanson

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Where is the Tallaksen family from?

You can see how Tallaksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallaksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Tallaksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tallaksen families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tallaksen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tallaksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallaksen 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 Tallaksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tallaksen. 34% of Tallaksen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Tallaksen women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tallaksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Tallaksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallaksen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tallaksen. 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 231 military records available for the last name Tallaksen. For the veterans among your Tallaksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallaksen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tallaksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tallaksen in 1955 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallaksen 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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