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Talaska Family History

Talaska Surname Meaning

Polish (Talaśka): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Talaska family from?

You can see how Talaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talaska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Talaska families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Talaska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Talaska families in 1880.
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What did your Talaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talaska. 47% of Talaska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Talaska women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Stock Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Talaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Talaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talaska 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Talaska. 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 266 military records available for the last name Talaska. For the veterans among your Talaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talaska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Talaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Talaska in 1964 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talaska 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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