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Talaferro Family History

Talaferro 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: Taliaferro, Tagliaferro, Tagliaferri, Mazzaferro, Talavera, Calogero

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Where is the Talaferro family from?

You can see how Talaferro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talaferro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talaferro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Talaferro families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Talaferro's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Talaferro families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Talaferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talaferro 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Talaferro. 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 13 military records available for the last name Talaferro. For the veterans among your Talaferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talaferro lifespan?

Average Talaferro life expectancy in 1982 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talaferro 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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