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Talian Family History

Talian 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: Talman, Balian, Damian, Kalman, Tallon, Malin, Balan, Fabian, Lian

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Where is the Talian family from?

You can see how Talian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Talian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Talian families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Talian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Talian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talian. 100% of Talian men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Talian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talian 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Talian. 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 482 military records available for the last name Talian. For the veterans among your Talian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Talian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Talian in 1962 was 41, and 50 in 2004.

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