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Talenfeld Family History

Talenfeld 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: Ihlenfeld, Kleinfeld, Langenfeld, Greenfeld, Ehrenfeld, Rosenfeld

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Where is the Talenfeld family from?

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

What did your Talenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Talenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talenfeld 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Talenfeld. 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 15 military records available for the last name Talenfeld. For the veterans among your Talenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Talenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Talenfeld in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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