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Taliafero Family History

Taliafero 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, Talavera, Calogero, Salguero

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Where is the Taliafero family from?

You can see how Taliafero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taliafero family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Taliafero families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Taliafero family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Taliafero's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Taliafero families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taliafero 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 Taliafero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taliafero. 50% of Taliafero men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Taliafero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Taliafero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taliafero 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Taliafero. 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 125 military records available for the last name Taliafero. For the veterans among your Taliafero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taliafero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Taliafero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taliafero in 1966 was 74, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taliafero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taliafero 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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