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Talisferro Family History

Talisferro 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, Mazzaferro, Calistro, Salsberry

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Where is the Talisferro family from?

You can see how Talisferro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talisferro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talisferro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Talisferro families living in Virginia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Talisferro's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Talisferro families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Talisferro ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Talisferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talisferro 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Talisferro. 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 6 military records available for the last name Talisferro. For the veterans among your Talisferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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