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Talaga Family History

Talaga Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for an unsteady person from Old Polish talaga ‘rickety wagon’.

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


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Where is the Talaga family from?

You can see how Talaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talaga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Talaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Talaga families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Talaga's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Talaga families in 1911.
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What did your Talaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talaga. 49% of Talaga men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Talaga women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Talaga were Janitor and House Maid.

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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
    49%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • House Maid
    29%

What Talaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Talaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talaga 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Talaga. 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 313 military records available for the last name Talaga. For the veterans among your Talaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talaga lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Talaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Talaga in 1944 was 31, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talaga 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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