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Talioferro Family History

Talioferro 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: Taliaferro, Tagliaferro, Tagliaferri, Calogero, Mazzaferro, Taliercio

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Where is the Talioferro family from?

You can see how Talioferro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talioferro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talioferro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Talioferro families living in Virginia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Talioferro's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Talioferro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talioferro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talioferro ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Talioferro ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Talioferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talioferro 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Talioferro. 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 19 military records available for the last name Talioferro. For the veterans among your Talioferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talioferro lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Talioferro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Talioferro in 1980 was 69, and 75 in 1995.

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