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Talland Family History

Talland 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: Calland, Tallant, Galland, Holland, Tallon, Harland, Marland, Garland

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Where is the Talland family from?

You can see how Talland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Talland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Talland families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Talland's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Talland families in 1880.
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What did your Talland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Talland. 67% of Talland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housekeeper (paid)
    34%
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What Talland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Talland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talland 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Talland. 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 27 military records available for the last name Talland. For the veterans among your Talland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Talland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Talland in 1968 was 51, and 64 in 1976.

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