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Talaba Family History

Talaba 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: Talaga, Balaban, Tanabe, Salama, Salata, Alba, Tanaka, Takata, Malara

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Where is the Talaba family from?

You can see how Talaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talaba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talaba family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Talaba's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Talaba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talaba 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 Talaba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Picker Picking Room was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talaba. 100% of Talaba men worked as a Picker Picking Room.

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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

  • Picker Picking Room
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Talaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talaba 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Talaba. 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 93 military records available for the last name Talaba. For the veterans among your Talaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talaba lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Talaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Talaba in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talaba 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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