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Taley Family History

Taley 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: Paley, Caley, Staley, Tally, Talley, Talty, Tapley, Maley, Haley

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Where is the Taley family from?

You can see how Taley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Taley families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Taley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taley. 24% of Taley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Taley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taley were New Worker and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Manager
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Winder
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taley 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Taley. 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 268 military records available for the last name Taley. For the veterans among your Taley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Taley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Taley in 1969 was 55, and 71 in 1994.

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