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Taloff Family History

Taloff 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: Orloff, Egloff, Aliff, Stoloff, Danoff, Turoff, Tarnoff, Harloff

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Where is the Taloff family from?

You can see how Taloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taloff family living in Alaska. This was about 20% of all the recorded Taloff's in USA. Alaska and 4 other states had the highest population of Taloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taloff 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 65 census records available for the last name Taloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taloff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Taloff. 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 135 military records available for the last name Taloff. For the veterans among your Taloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taloff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Taloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Taloff in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taloff 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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