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Talkes Family History

Talkes 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: Takes, Walkes, Sales, Toles, Valdes, Walker, Malkus, Valles, Balles

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Where is the Talkes family from?

You can see how Talkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Talkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Talkes families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Talkes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Talkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talkes 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 Talkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Talkes. 100% of Talkes men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 86% of Talkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Talkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Talkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talkes 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Talkes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Talkes. For the veterans among your Talkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talkes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Talkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Talkes in 1970 was 84, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talkes 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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