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Tallay Family History

Tallay 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: Kallay, Tally, Talley, Pallay, Ballay, Pallas, Halley, Falla, Tallon

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Where is the Tallay family from?

You can see how Tallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tallay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tallay families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tallay's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Tallay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallay 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 Tallay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Tallay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Tallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallay 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tallay. 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 Tallay. For the veterans among your Tallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Tallay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tallay in 1968 was 85, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tallay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallay 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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