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Taliaferre Family History

Taliaferre 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: Taliaferro, Tagliaferro, Tagliaferri, Lapierre, Laliberte, Calcaterra

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Where is the Taliaferre family from?

You can see how Taliaferre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taliaferre family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Taliaferre families living in Mississippi. This was about 48% of all the recorded Taliaferre's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Taliaferre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taliaferre 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 38 census records available for the last name Taliaferre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taliaferre 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Taliaferre. 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 6 military records available for the last name Taliaferre. For the veterans among your Taliaferre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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