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Tala Family History

Tala 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: Sala, Bala, Lala, Cala, Pala, Tata, Tall, Kala, Tada, Tara

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Where is the Tala family from?

You can see how Tala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tala families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Tala's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tala 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 Tala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tala. 100% of Tala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Tala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tala 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Tala. 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 72 military records available for the last name Tala. For the veterans among your Tala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tala in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tala 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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