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Taralson Family History

Taralson 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: Haralson, Tarlton, Haraldson, Karlson, Trulson, Tharaldson, Carlson

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Where is the Taralson family from?

You can see how Taralson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taralson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taralson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Taralson families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taralson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Taralson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taralson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taralson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Taralson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taralson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Taralson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Taralson. For the veterans among your Taralson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taralson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Taralson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Taralson in 1967 was 77, and 60 in 1973.

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