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Talsma Family History

Talsma Surname Meaning

Frisan and Dutch: habitational name for somone from Tallum in the Dutch province of Friesland.

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


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Where is the Talsma family from?

You can see how Talsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talsma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Talsma families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Talsma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Talsma families in 1880.
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What did your Talsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talsma. 50% of Talsma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Talsma women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Talsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Talsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talsma 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Talsma. 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 303 military records available for the last name Talsma. For the veterans among your Talsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talsma lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Talsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Talsma in 1959 was 42, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talsma 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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