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Talisman Family History

Talisman 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: Lisman, Talman, Saltsman, Alsman, Salsman, Tallman, Dadisman, Talsma

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Where is the Talisman family from?

You can see how Talisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talisman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Talisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Talisman families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Talisman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Talisman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talisman 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 Talisman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Talisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Talisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talisman 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Talisman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Talisman. For the veterans among your Talisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talisman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Talisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Talisman in 1964 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talisman 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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