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Talleff Family History

Talleff 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: Talley, Tallent, Balluff, Allen, Halley, Waller, Galler, Toller

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Where is the Talleff family from?

You can see how Talleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Talleff families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Talleff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Talleff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Talleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talleff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Talleff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Talleff. For the veterans among your Talleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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