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Taraldsen Family History

Taraldsen 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: Haraldson, Tharaldson, Frandsen, Karlsen, Carlsen, Haroldson

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Where is the Taraldsen family from?

You can see how Taraldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taraldsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Taraldsen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Taraldsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Taraldsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Taraldsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taraldsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taraldsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Taraldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taraldsen 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Taraldsen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Taraldsen. For the veterans among your Taraldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taraldsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Taraldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Taraldsen in 1968 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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