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Talak Family History

Talak 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: Tabak, Malak, Salak, Sala, Barak, Malik, Alam, Tatar, Balan, Bala

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Where is the Talak family from?

You can see how Talak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Talak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Talak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Talak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Talak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talak. 67% of Talak 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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

What Talak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Talak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talak 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Talak. 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 64 military records available for the last name Talak. For the veterans among your Talak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Talak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Talak in 1967 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talak 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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