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Talhelm Family History

Talhelm 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: Wilhelm, Helm, Dalzell, Tafel, Manheim, Rachel, Anselm, Tache, Kachel

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Where is the Talhelm family from?

You can see how Talhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talhelm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Talhelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Talhelm family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Talhelm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Talhelm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talhelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talhelm. 34% of Talhelm men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Talhelm women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Talhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talhelm 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Talhelm. 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 126 military records available for the last name Talhelm. For the veterans among your Talhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talhelm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Talhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Talhelm in 1964 was 47, and 80 in 2003.

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