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Talisferrs Family History

Talisferrs 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, Salsberry, Kaiser, Salisbury

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Where is the Talisferrs family from?

You can see how Talisferrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talisferrs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talisferrs family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Talisferrs's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Talisferrs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Talisferrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talisferrs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Talisferrs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Talisferrs. For the veterans among your Talisferrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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