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Taal Family History

Taal 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: Tall, Staal, Saal, Teal, Thal, Gaal, Tal, Taul, Toal, Baal

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Where is the Taal family from?

You can see how Taal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Taal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Taal families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Taal's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Taal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taal. 34% of Taal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Taal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taal 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Taal. 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 37 military records available for the last name Taal. For the veterans among your Taal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Taal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taal in 1970 was 70, and 36 in 2004.

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