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Talenda Family History

Talenda 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: Takeda, Kolenda, Valenza, Malena, Walenta, Molenda, Gavenda, Valenta

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Where is the Talenda family from?

You can see how Talenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talenda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talenda family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Talenda's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Talenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talenda 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 Talenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talenda. 100% of Talenda men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Talenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Talenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talenda 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Talenda. 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 21 military records available for the last name Talenda. For the veterans among your Talenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talenda lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Talenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Talenda in 1986 was 91, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talenda 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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