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Talton Family History

Talton Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Staffordshire): habitational name apparently from Tallington (Lincolnshire). The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name T(e)alla + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Probably a variant of Tolton.

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


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Where is the Talton family from?

You can see how Talton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Talton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Talton families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Talton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Talton families in 1891.
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What did your Talton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Talton. 34% of Talton men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Talton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Talton were Farmer and Invalid None.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Duties (unpaid)
    7%
  • Invalid None
    5%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Talton. For the veterans among your Talton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Talton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Talton in 1947 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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