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Talvy Family History

Talvy 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: Tally, Talty, Paley, Salvi, Caley, Dalby, Tilly, Calvey, Maly, Tully

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Where is the Talvy family from?

You can see how Talvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talvy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talvy family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Talvy's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Talvy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talvy 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 47 census records available for the last name Talvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talvy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Talvy. 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 27 military records available for the last name Talvy. For the veterans among your Talvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talvy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Talvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Talvy in 1974 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talvy 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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