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Talfair Family History

Talfair 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: Telfair, Talwar, Balfour, Tatar, Safar, Fair, Tallant, Zalar, Talmage

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Where is the Talfair family from?

You can see how Talfair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talfair family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Talfair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Talfair families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Talfair's in USA. New York had the highest population of Talfair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talfair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Talfair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talfair 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Talfair. 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 5 military records available for the last name Talfair. For the veterans among your Talfair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talfair lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talfair

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