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Talkington Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Torkington a habitational name from Torkington in Greater Manchester (formerly in Cheshire). The placename may derive from an Old English personal name Turec + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walkington, Wallington, Pilkington, Allington, Carrington, Elkington

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Where is the Talkington family from?

You can see how Talkington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talkington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Talkington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Talkington families living in Virginia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Talkington's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Talkington families in 1840.
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What did your Talkington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talkington. 29% of Talkington men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Talkington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Talkington were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Talkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talkington 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Talkington. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Talkington. For the veterans among your Talkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talkington lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Talkington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Talkington in 1954 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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