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Tallmadge Name Meaning

English: variant of Talmadge . Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish surnames most likely eastern Ashkenazic Tolmach (see Talmage ).

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


Similar surnames: Talmage, Talmadge, Aldredge, Tallant, Millage, Gulledge, Wallman

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Where is the Tallmadge family from?

You can see how Tallmadge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallmadge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tallmadge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tallmadge family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tallmadge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tallmadge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallmadge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tallmadge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tallmadge. 19% of Tallmadge men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tallmadge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tallmadge were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tallmadge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallmadge 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Tallmadge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tallmadge. For the veterans among your Tallmadge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallmadge lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tallmadge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tallmadge in 1956 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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