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Tallan Family History

Tallan 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: Tallon, Callan, Tallant, Talman, Allan, Tallman, Pallas, Allen

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Where is the Tallan family from?

You can see how Tallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tallan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Tallan families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tallan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tallan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallan 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 Tallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tallan. 100% of Tallan women worked as a Commis.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Tallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Tallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallan 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Tallan. 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 155 military records available for the last name Tallan. For the veterans among your Tallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tallan in 1973 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallan 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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