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Talasek Family History

Talasek 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, Lasek, Tomasek, Balusek, Polasek, Karasek, Talaska, Halse

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Where is the Talasek family from?

You can see how Talasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talasek family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Talasek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Talasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talasek 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 Talasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talasek. 50% of Talasek men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Talasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Talasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talasek 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Talasek. 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 63 military records available for the last name Talasek. For the veterans among your Talasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talasek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Talasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Talasek in 1964 was 72, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talasek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talasek 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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