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Talan Family History

Talan Name 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: Balan, Taran, Kalan, Talman, Malan, Alan, Galan, Tahan, Palan, Tolan

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Where is the Talan family from?

You can see how Talan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Talan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Talan families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Talan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Talan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talan. 39% of Talan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Talan women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Operator
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Talan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talan 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Talan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Talan. For the veterans among your Talan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Talan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Talan in 1962 was 89, and 82 in 2004.

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