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Talberg Family History

Talberg 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: Walberg, Salberg, Kalberg, Halberg, Tanberg, Talbert, Malberg, Alberg

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Where is the Talberg family from?

You can see how Talberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Talberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Talberg families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Talberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Talberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talberg 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 Talberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talberg. 27% of Talberg 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Ranching
    11%

What Talberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Talberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talberg 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Talberg. 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 73 military records available for the last name Talberg. For the veterans among your Talberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Talberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Talberg in 1961 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talberg 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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