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Talle Family History

Talle 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: Galle, Halle, Balle, Tall, Tallo, Valle, Tally, Talley, Malle, Salle

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Where is the Talle family from?

You can see how Talle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Talle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Talle families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Talle's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Talle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talle 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 Talle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talle. 32% of Talle men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Talle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Talle were Truck Driver and Beauty Operator.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Beauty Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Talle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talle 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Talle. 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 440 military records available for the last name Talle. For the veterans among your Talle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Talle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Talle in 1963 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talle 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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