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Talek Family History

Talek 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: Malek, Walek, Valek, Salek, Palek, Balek, Halek, Gale, Hale, Turek

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Where is the Talek family from?

You can see how Talek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Talek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Talek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Talek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Talek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Talek. For the veterans among your Talek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talek lifespan?

Average Talek life expectancy in 1973 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talek 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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