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Talens Family History

Talens 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: Talent, Sales, Toles, Takes, Palen, Vales, Dalen, Cales, Ales, Hales

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Where is the Talens family from?

You can see how Talens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Talens family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Talens's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Talens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talens 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 Talens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talens. 100% of Talens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Talens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talens 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Talens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Talens. For the veterans among your Talens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Talens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Talens in 1970 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talens 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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