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Taleaferro Family History

Taleaferro 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, Calcaterra

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Where is the Taleaferro family from?

You can see how Taleaferro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taleaferro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taleaferro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Taleaferro families living in Virginia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Taleaferro's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Taleaferro families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Taleaferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taleaferro 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Taleaferro. 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 30 military records available for the last name Taleaferro. For the veterans among your Taleaferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taleaferro lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taleaferro 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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