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Tallenger Family History

Tallenger 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: Ballenger, Callender, Challenger, Ballengee, Sullenger, Mallinger

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Where is the Tallenger family from?

You can see how Tallenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tallenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tallenger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tallenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tallenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallenger 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 39 census records available for the last name Tallenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallenger 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 Tallenger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tallenger. For the veterans among your Tallenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallenger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tallenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tallenger in 1974 was 21, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallenger 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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