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Talham Family History

Talham 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: Tatham, Alam, Hallam, Salaam, Balsam, Latham, Dallam, Barham, Lapham

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Where is the Talham family from?

You can see how Talham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Talham family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Talham's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Talham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talham 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 Talham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Talham. 100% of Talham women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Talham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Talham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talham 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Talham. 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 29 military records available for the last name Talham. For the veterans among your Talham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Talham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Talham in 1969 was 55, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talham 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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