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Tallaferro Family History

Tallaferro 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, Mazzaferro, Calcaterra

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Where is the Tallaferro family from?

You can see how Tallaferro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallaferro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tallaferro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tallaferro families living in Mississippi. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tallaferro's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Tallaferro families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Tallaferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallaferro 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tallaferro. 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 137 military records available for the last name Tallaferro. For the veterans among your Tallaferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallaferro 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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