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Tallakson Family History

Tallakson Surname 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: Aslakson, Allanson, Tallon, Allison, Tolleson, Callison, Allinson

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Where is the Tallakson family from?

You can see how Tallakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallakson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tallakson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Tallakson family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Tallakson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Tallakson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallakson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tallakson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tallakson. 46% of Tallakson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tallakson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tallakson were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Tallakson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Tallakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallakson 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Tallakson. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tallakson. For the veterans among your Tallakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallakson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tallakson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tallakson in 1956 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallakson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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