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Talsky Family History

Talsky 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: Barsky, Lansky, Halsey, Tansey, Lasky, Tally, Talley, Trosky, Talty

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Where is the Talsky family from?

You can see how Talsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Talsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Talsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Talsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talsky. 25% of Talsky men worked as a Painter and 60% of Talsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Talsky were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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What Talsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Talsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talsky 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Talsky. 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 140 military records available for the last name Talsky. For the veterans among your Talsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Talsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Talsky in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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